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Ford F-150 vs RAM 1500 Towing Capacity

RAM 1500 has the higher peak towing rating represented in our dataset

F-150

Highest rating represented in our dataset

11,300 lbs
1500

Highest rating represented in our dataset

11,500 lbs
Difference

Peak ratings in dataset

+200 lbs

Ford F-150 has the higher peak rating in 6 of 11 shared model years; RAM 1500 leads in 5.

Across the model years represented in our database, the RAM 1500 reaches a higher peak towing rating (11,500 lbs vs 11,300 lbs, difference 200 lbs). In shared model years with data, F-150 leads in 6 and 1500 leads in 5. The exact difference depends heavily on model year and configuration.

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Ford F-150

Years covered
1999–2023
Configurations
986
Observed tow range
2,000 – 11,300 lbs
Payload range
800 – 2,710 lbs
Peak towing
11,300 lbs in 2009, 2010 (2009, 2010)
Peak payload
2,710 lbs in 2006

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RAM 1500

Years covered
2012–2022
Configurations
319
Observed tow range
3,450 – 11,500 lbs
Payload range
1,050 – 3,125 lbs
Peak towing
11,500 lbs in 2012 (2012)
Peak payload
3,125 lbs in 2012

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At a glance

Maximum towing represented
F-15011,300 lbs
150011,500 lbs
1500 wins
Peak towing advantage
F-150—
1500+200 lbs
1500 wins
Maximum payload (validated)
F-1502,710 lbs
15003,125 lbs
1500 wins
Observed towing range
F-1502,000 lbs – 11,300 lbs
15003,450 lbs – 11,500 lbs
Years covered
F-1501999–2023
15002012–2022
Configurations available
F-150986
1500319
Peak towing years
F-15011,300 lbs in 2009, 2010
150011,500 lbs in 2012
Peak payload years
F-1502,710 lbs in 2006
15003,125 lbs in 2012
F-150
VS
1500

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2004 Ford F-150 vs 2004 RAM 1500

Decision metrics

Peak towing represented

F-1509,500 lbs
1500Not available in our dataset

Not enough data to compare

Peak payload

F-1502,690 lbs
1500Not available in our dataset

Not enough data to compare

Minimum towing represented

F-1505,900 lbs
1500Not available in our dataset

Not enough data to compare

Minimum payload

F-1501,460 lbs
1500Not available in our dataset

Not enough data to compare

F-150

GVWR range
6,650 – 8,200 lbs
Curb weight range
4,758 – 5,875 lbs
GCWR
11,500 – 15,300 lbs
Drivetrains
4x2, 4x4
Cabs
Regular Cab, Super Cab
Bed lengths
5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft
Axle ratios
3.55, 3.73, 4.10
Engines
Not available in our dataset
Configuration count
41

1500

Not available in our dataset

Data coverage

Ford F-150 2004: 41 configurations

RAM 1500 2004: 0 configurations

Configuration coverage differs between these vehicles. Maximum values shown are the highest ratings represented in our validated dataset.

Compare towing capacity by year

Maximum observed towing capacity per model year in our dataset. Click a year to select it for detailed comparison.

19992004200920142019202312,0006,400
F-1501500

F-150 vs 1500 by year

Every year where either model has data. Missing values are not treated as zero.

YearF-150 max tow1500 max towDifferenceWinner
202311,000 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
202211,000 lbs8,000 lbs-3,000 lbs F-150F-150
202111,000 lbs8,000 lbs-3,000 lbs F-150F-150
20208,000 lbs7,000 lbs-1,000 lbs F-150F-150
20198,000 lbs7,000 lbs-1,000 lbs F-150F-150
20188,000 lbs10,140 lbs+2,140 lbs 15001500
201710,000 lbs7,920 lbs-2,080 lbs F-150F-150
201610,000 lbs8,210 lbs-1,790 lbs F-150F-150
20159,000 lbs9,180 lbs+180 lbs 15001500
20148,100 lbs8,750 lbs+650 lbs 15001500
20138,100 lbs8,950 lbs+850 lbs 15001500
20129,400 lbs11,500 lbs+2,100 lbs 15001500
20119,600 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
201011,300 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
200911,300 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
20089,500 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
20079,500 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
20069,500 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
20059,500 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
20049,500 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
20038,800 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
20028,800 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
20018,800 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
20008,800 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
19996,900 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data

Payload capacity by model year

Maximum observed payload for both models across years. Higher tow rating is not always the only relevant choice.

1999200420092014201920233,6251,280
F-1501500

Best towing configurations

2004 Ford F-150

  • XL4x2 · Super Cab · 8 ft · 4.10Max towing 9,500 lbs · Payload 2,690 lbs
  • XLT4x2 · Super Cab · 8 ft · 4.10Max towing 9,500 lbs · Payload 2,690 lbs
  • XL4x4 · Super Cab · 8 ft · 4.10Max towing 9,200 lbs · Payload 2,260 lbs
  • XLT4x4 · Super Cab · 8 ft · 4.10Max towing 9,200 lbs · Payload 2,260 lbs
  • Lariat4x4 · Super Cab · 6.5 ft · 3.73Max towing 8,800 lbs · Payload 1,650 lbs

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2004 RAM 1500

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    Where each model has the advantage

    Ford F-150

    • Higher maximum towing in: 6 of 11 comparable years
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      2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

    • Higher payload in: 5 of 9 comparable years
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      2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019

    RAM 1500

    • Higher maximum towing in: 5 of 11 comparable years
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      2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018

    • Higher payload in: 4 of 9 comparable years
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      2012, 2020, 2021, 2022

    Years where these models are closest

    Shared years with the smallest absolute difference in maximum towing ratings.

    YearF-1501500Difference
    20159,000 lbs9,180 lbs+180 lbs
    20148,100 lbs8,750 lbs+650 lbs
    20138,100 lbs8,950 lbs+850 lbs
    20208,000 lbs7,000 lbs-1,000 lbs
    20198,000 lbs7,000 lbs-1,000 lbs
    201610,000 lbs8,210 lbs-1,790 lbs
    201710,000 lbs7,920 lbs-2,080 lbs
    20129,400 lbs11,500 lbs+2,100 lbs

    Years with the biggest towing-capacity difference

    YearF-1501500Difference
    202211,000 lbs8,000 lbs-3,000 lbs
    202111,000 lbs8,000 lbs-3,000 lbs
    20188,000 lbs10,140 lbs+2,140 lbs
    20129,400 lbs11,500 lbs+2,100 lbs
    201710,000 lbs7,920 lbs-2,080 lbs
    201610,000 lbs8,210 lbs-1,790 lbs
    20208,000 lbs7,000 lbs-1,000 lbs
    20198,000 lbs7,000 lbs-1,000 lbs

    Data coverage / methodology

    Configuration coverage differs between these vehicles. Maximum values shown are the highest ratings represented in our validated dataset.

    • Peak values are the highest ratings represented in our dataset, not a claim of manufacturer completeness.
    • Missing values are never treated as zero.
    • We do not use averages of towing configurations as a primary comparison metric.
    • Trailer “match” means the entered limits are satisfied by ratings in our dataset — additional real-world vehicle/trailer limits may apply. We never say a tow is “safe.”

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