This article will take a look at two of the top pickup trucks on the market - the 2014 Dodge Ram and the Ford F 150. Let's see how they stack up:
Dodge Ram vs. Ford F 150: Interior
2014 Dodge Ram
When you first see the interior of the 2014 Ram, you will mistake it for a vehicle designed exclusively for luxury (it's capabilities and ruggedness aside, of course). Its stylish appearance isn't the only reason either. It comes loaded with plenty of technology, which is headlined by its Uconnect Access system. Here, you gain access to a fully featured touchscreen infotainment system, complete with Bluetooth streaming and talking, and wheel mounted controls. You also benefit from its large, customizable instrument panel that gives you all of the information that you need--from fuel efficiency to your current speed--at a whim.
2014 Dodge Ram vs Ford F150
The interior of the 2014 F 150 is relatively muted. Bluetooth and a few other technology features come as available options, but there is nothing to make the interior stand out. That isn't to say it is bad--it just simply doesn't match up to the Ram.
Dodge Ram vs. Ford F 150: Exterior
2014 Dodge Ram
The stylishness of the 2014 Ram is not confined solely to its interior. The muscular curves of this vehicle scream power and growl style. You can expect a lot of double takes and nods of approval when riding around in this truck.
2014 Ford F 150
The 2014 Ford F 150 is not a bad looking vehicle. However, Ford seems determined to cling to a body style reminiscent of the year 1999. This lack of design innovation is holding the F 150 back.
Dodge Ram vs. Ford F 150: Performance and Fuel Efficiency
2014 Dodge Ram
This truck can get the job done. Period. It can effortlessly haul over 10,000 pounds (five tons) without breaking a seat. If you'd like this supreme towing capacity in addition to optimal fuel efficiency, you can try its 3.0L Ecodeisel engine (20 mpg city, 28 mpg highway).
2014 Ford F 150
As with the new Ram, several of the 2014 F 150 trim packages will have no problem towing loads in excess of five tons. Unfortunately, though, the F 150's power is muted by its wasteful fuel consumption; you can only get as much as 23 mpg highway out of its most efficient engine, and none of its trim packages come close to hitting the 20 mpg city benchmark set by the Dodge Ram.
Dodge Ram vs. Ford F 150: Safety
2014 Dodge Ram
In addition to all of the safety features you'd expect out of a modern truck (airbags, stability control, etc.), the 2014 Ram comes with a litany of additional features. For example, it comes with a trailer brake control system that ensures your safety, regardless of what you're lugging along.
2014 Ford F 150
Like the Ram, the 2014 F 150 has every invaluable safety feature you'd expect. In fact, with the exception of the Ram's trailer brake control system, the F 150 matches the Dodge's capabilities in the safety feature department.
Winner: The 2014 Dodge Ram
The 2014 Ford F 150 simply could not keep up with the Ram's combination of style, technology and fuel efficiency.
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