2023 Ford F-150 vs 2023 Ram 1500 in Birmingham AL

2023 Ford F-150 Overview

Stivers Ford of Birmingham is the premier Ford dealership in Birmingham Alabama, and we’re thrilled to announce that the 2023 Ford F-150 is now available to purchase and lease. There are six core trim levels: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited. The Limited is available with a new Limited Elite Edition package, and off-road enthusiasts can choose from the XL with the Rattler package or the Tremor, Raptor or Raptor R. To showcase the new Ford F-150, we’ll compare the 2023 Ford F-150 vs 2023 Ram 1500. The 2023 Ram 1500 is available in seven trim levels: Tradesman, Big Horn, Rebel, Laramie, Longhorn, Limited and TRX.

Exterior - Ford Dealer Serving Birmingham AL

Both the 2023 Ford F-150 and 2023 Ram 1500 are full-size pickup trucks. Ford offers a two-door regular cab, two-door extended cab and four-door crew cab. There are three bed lengths available: a short bed that measures 5.5 feet, a standard bed that measures 6.5 feet and a long bed that measures 8 feet. The regular and extended cabs are available with either the long or standard bed, and Ford offers the crew cab with either the standard or short bed. Ram offers a four-door extended cab and a four-door crew cab. If you want a regular cab, it’s only available through the Ram 1500 Classic, which is based on the previous generation platform. There are two bed lengths available: a standard bed that measures about 6.5 feet and a short bed that measure about 5.5 feet. Ram pairs its extended cab with the standard bed, and it gives you the choice of either the standard or short bed with the crew cab.

Interior - 2023 Ford F-150 in Birmingham AL

For the cabin, both Ford and Ram give you the options to outfit your pickup as a minimalistic work truck, as a luxury cruiser or somewhere in between. The ideal cab choice for you will depend on the seating capacity and passenger roominess you need. The front row is the same across the cab options for both the 2023 Ford F-150 and 2023 Ram 1500, and the front row in the Ford is roomier offering 3 inches more of legroom than in the Ram. The Ford extended cab provides about 34 inches of rear legroom compared to about 36 inches in the Ford, and a similar difference is found among the crew cabs with Ford offering about 44 inches, which is ample room for adults, and the Ram providing about 45 inches.

Ford F-150 Mechanical specs

An important aspect of any 2023 Ford F-150 vs 2023 Ram 1500 comparison is how much these vehicles can tow and haul. With proper equipment, the F-150 can tow as much as 14,000 pounds, and it can haul more than 2,200 pounds. For towing, the Ram tops out at 12,750 pounds, and it can haul a comparable amount to the Ford. Both automakers offer a range of options. In both cases, a standard V6 and an optional V8 are the most popular, and both the Ford and Ram engines deliver similar performance.