Truck Towing Comparison: Ford vs. Chevy vs. RAM

The 2021 Ford F-150 is a popular choice for its exceptional capabilities and performance on the roads. Of the three options, it has the highest towing capacity at a best-in-class 14,000 pounds with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6. The Ford F-150 also has the highest payload capacity of the three at 3,325 pounds – over 1,000 pounds more than the RAM or Chevy. Engine options include:

• 3.3L Ti-VCT V6: 290 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque, 8,200-pound towing capacity
• 2.7L EcoBoost® V6: 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, 10,000-pound towing capacity
• 3.5L EcoBoost V6: 400 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque, 14,000-pound towing capacity
• 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6: 430 hp and 570 lb-ft of torque, 12,700-pound towing capacity
• 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 400 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque, 13,000-pound towing capacity
• 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6: 250 hp and 440lb-ft of torque, 12,100-pound towing capacity

Tried and true, it’s hard to go wrong with a Chevy Silverado 1500. These versatile pickups are beloved in and beyond for their well-rounded performance and capabilities. The Silverado falls just behind the Ford F-150 in terms of torque and horsepower, and it features a wide range of engines: 

• 4.3L V6 Engine: 285 hp and 305 lb-ft of torque, 7,900-pound towing capacity 
• 2.7L Turbo Engine: 310 hp and 348 lb-ft of torque, 9,600-pound towing capacity
• 5.3L V8 Engine with Direct Fuel Management: 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque, 11,500-pound towing capacity
• 5.3L V8 Engine with Active Fuel Management: 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque, 10,000-pound towing capacity
• 6.2L V8 Engine: 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, 13,300-pound towing capacity
• 3.0L V6 Turbo-Diesel: 260 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, 9,500-pound towing capacity

Between Ford vs. Chevy vs. RAM, the RAM 1500 lineup offers the most unique engine offerings – including a supercharged V8 with 702 hp! The RAM lineup also has V6, V8, and diesel options like the Chevy and Ford lineups for those who want a more traditional pickup. But only the RAM 1500 configurations offer the high-performance TRX option with ultra-powerful specs. Take a look:

• 3.0L EcoDiesel V6: 260 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, 12,560-pound towing capacity
• 3.6L Pentastar® V6 with eTorque: 305 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque, 7,730-pound towing capacity
• 5.7L HEMI® V8: 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque, 11,610-pound towing capacity
• 5.7L HEMI® V8 with eTorque Mild Hybrid Technology System: 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque, 12,750-pound towing capacity
• 6.2L Supercharged HEMI® V8: 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque, 8,100-pound towing capacity