Ford F-150 vs Ram 1500 vs GMC Sierra - Finding the BEST Half-Ton Pickup on Sale Today
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- We take a look at the three best-selling pickups in North America and compare.
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how do you only have 59k subscribers? Honestly this is one of the best reviews for trucks out of any channel.
Thanks for the love!
It's not a best review when it's missing the 3.92 rear end ram. For some reason they don want to compare the right ram
@vince gray they just had a $90k ram and your bitching about what rear end they used.. They didn't have the Powerboost (I have and love) in the ford that blows the other 2 drive trains away. Or the diesel in the gmc that is bullet proof. Great review with what they had!
@@Scubba-yp5ul the rear end makes a HUGE difference. It adds4000 lbs to the towing capacity and 900lbs to the payload
I am totally agree with you. Great video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I love your guys vids. The chemistry between father son shows and makes the videos so much better. Not to mention you guys know your trucks too. Keep it up
For me it's the Ford, I really like the tailgate and the onboard electric power. I constantly use the tailgate to work on things. For me I opted for the rubber floor, easy to clean.
Can you do a test to see what truck has the least break downs in the first 4 years ??? THIS IS WHAT WE WANT TO KNOW !
y’all planning for breakdowns? within four years?! that’s insane to me as a toyota driver lmaoo, i don’t think i’ve ever had a breakdown, maybe a few dead batteries but never a breakdown.
@@dazednconfusedrn😂😂😂
Consumer reports says to get a ford!
@@chriscurtis3150also says ford has the most recalls 🧐 idk … and im one who would take the ford out of the 3
Get a 100k mi factory warranty and dont even worry about it.
Most new cars will have stuff go wrong til the dealer gets it sorted.
Mine was in the dealer a LOT (02 chevy) til I got a lawyer...few things fixed and was flawless for almost 200k (stolen)
I have the Ram 1500. I love it. No complaints at all from me. I didn’t get the top trim. I got the Big Horn. I can’t think of anything I’m unhappy about. It’s very well built and it drives great. Love the Hemi.
In the end, I made the same choice you did. 2021 F150 Platinum PowerBoost, no regrets. In fact, seeing 25-30 miles per gallon on my daily commute with power in reserve for towing and hilarious stop light drag races.
I’ve wanted a Raptor for a long time but the new Powerboost is making me reconsider.
My dealer ordered me one (knowing how weak willed I am haha). Finally came in and test drove it a couple weeks ago. LOVED it! My next one will def be a Platinum powerboost. Likely will hold onto my 2018 Platinum for a bit longer but was def tempted!
Picked up my ‘21 Powerboost Platinum in July. First time truck buyer but totally love the mix of space, utility and luxury (yes, luxury). Put some aftermarket wheels on it (not a fan of the stock Platinum wheels), and enjoying every mile :)
When you all say powerboost I’m assuming you are talking about the 3.5 ecoboost right?
@@braddavister137 I was referring to the 3.5 ecoboost/hybrid engine.
I went with Ram. I've now owned vehicles from all three companies, including a Chevy truck, and I definitely feel like I chose the right one for me. I love the interior, feel of the truck, appearance, and sound of that hemi in the Ram.
Yeah, cause that's what I would do, buy a vehicle on the sound. That peice is soooooo underpowered to the ford. . Lol
@@spud2727 talking about they eco boom peace of crap v6 twin turbo you make me laugh 😂 anything with a turbo will have more torque dum ass now imagine a hemi 3.5 twin turbo Can’t do the don’t want because turbo are garbage and to much maintenance dodge have hellcat demon and now they elephant crate engine eat that ford lover
@@joelrichard7258 why don’t you just run a horse cart crap?? Your choice does sound kinda Stone Age 😂
@@RP-qs1tp the ecocrap from ford is the worst motor in history that à fact
@@joelrichard7258 what fact? You have sources or credentials? 😂 the only crap around here is your argument 😂
This was truly an outstanding comparison and review of all three vehicles. You and your dad express truly honest opinions about each and everyone and yet at the same time doing a great job being as unbiased as possible. Keep up the great work this was a really good review. I can’t believe you guys are only at 60,000 subscribers you should be at 600k or even 1 million subscribers by now With the quality review like this. Kudos!
Totally agree!
Right? Way better than TFL
To me the gmc exterior got best look by far. It really does look like a truck. I love the grill. It has that big wow factor for sure ..
The last minute and a half is the best advice/opinion on any truck or vehicle buying I've heard! Sure it's fun to rip on whatever brand you don't buy, but in the end buy what you like. Great insight Steve!
To each their own. I love my 2019 Ram 1500. Best truck I've owned since my 1985 Dodge Ram D150 Prospector.
I've had 5 new pickups since 1968. All Fords. I've had a few minor problems, nothing catastrophic and admit I wouldn't even consider changing brands. That's not a knock on Ram or GM, just a testimony to brand loyalty.
PS. That said I must say Steve is the smart one of the family. 😜😜
My 2019 5.7 hemi Ram 1500 Bighorn has a payload capacity of 1650 lbs with a 3.92 gear ratio, and can also tow 10,400 lbs. I wouldn't personally tow that much with my half ton though. My dads 2021 limited has a payload of 1270 lbs with an 8700 lb towing capacity. So it really comes down to which trim and gear ratio you have on your truck.
I vote smaller wheels and bigger tires!
= Better RIDE…..
I bought the Ram limited and it comes with 22” wheels not 20” I love the F150 especially the looks! When I was shopping for a truck on the screen they all look nice in and out but when I looked inside the Ram I felt it deep in my heart that was what I was looking for! What a beautiful interior and air suspension I love my truck.
I run 18"rims year round for the extra sidewall, with the added bonus of less expensive tires for some reason 😅
I like 18s, my ram came with 20s and it still rides good, but 18s ride better. I had a Dakota for about 20yrs and it had 31in 10.5W with 16in rims from the factory with. 5sp. 20yrs and only a water pump and normal items in the suspension and breaks. 300k miles and still ran good, oh and a distributor cap around 250k. It cracked somehow and the only reason I knew it is because I went through the car wash. Still got it to crank up and go home. I run the hell out of that thing. Had 3klbs of stone it, towed 9k lbs a few times and towed 5 a lot. Took it in the woods and pulled out logs and trees for fire wood, stacked wood and coal like crazy in it. Just kept going. I needed a bigger truck for horses and more hay so sold it to a 19yr old kid that is still running it for 500 bucks.
BEAUTY!!!
Less expense for sure --4 me
Over 18s certainly are horrible unless you are track racing and need that responsive sidewall. And I've never understood why bigger rim tires cost more.... Less rubber should be cheaper!
@@brada1997 I
Have owned a version of all of these trucks, I have to say, the Ram tailgate that opens 60/40 is the single most practicle innovation in a full size truck I have ever seen. I went to the hospital for my back buy putting an "empty" gas can in my Ford F-150 because of how the tailgate makes you twist when putting something in the bed. Hands down access with the split tailgate wins over all of the other features described in this vid. Great compare guys, keep feeding us these great reviews!!
I think the Sierra has been the best looking pickup truck for many, many years.
Of course "best looking" will differ from person to person, but I don't see how everyone doesn't think the Sierra looks GREAT!
Too boxy, and wheels aren’t square ffs
@@jasonatkins3700 Well in all fairness, I don't know of any vehicle with square wheels. Last time I checked, every vehicle on the road had round wheels. Just a FYI...
I like the ford with the gmc in second
Till you open the door!🤣😂
@@stanglifemike3759 boxy shape 🙄
Ford owners won't buy a Chevy/GMC and Chevy/GMC owners won't buy a Ford, but both brand owners are know to cross-over to RAM. I traded in my F-150 Platinum for a RAM 1500, which is better in every way. Zero regrets. Even got a RAM dealer conquest $1000 bonus for switching brands on top of other dealer rebates. Incentives are less generous than a year ago. Tip: the RAM Laramie trim without sunroof has the best value/luxury ratio.
The Ram and Ford have the best interiors but while the Ford is sensible the Ram is inviting and I think that's the biggest difference. The GM is just functional.
Till it breaks down
@@hurricane8634 Honestly?? All three will break down at nearly the same rate, maybe more with the Ram. The Ford’s new Powerboost hybrid system will definitely require time to work the bugs out. GMC and Chevy seem to be blowing engines lately and they’ve had a lot of warranty claims regarding the engine failures, along with a few transmission problems on Silverado and Sierra 1500s.
@@EricFortuneJr. yep Toyota is the way to go
@@EricFortuneJr. Ford is still alot better then government owned gm and dodge
for ONCE i found a comment i totally and completely agree with....
My wife recently totaled our 2009 F-150. Before the accident we had decided to keep it for many more years even though it had 260,000 miles on it. It had the 4.6L V8 and never gave us any trouble. So, we bought a 2021 F-150 with the 5.0L engine. Absolutely love the truck. I switched from GM to Ford in 1989 and will probably never change again. All though it's nice to have 3 good choices.
One thing I like about the F-150 is that for 2021, you can get adaptive cruise control on the xlt trim….that means a lot to me on long trips. That said, I still love my 2009 Lariat 150 with extra cab. 5.4 liter, with added Torsen limited slip in front, Sony sound system, roadmaster load assist in rear, billstein shocks with 1 inch lift in front, 275 70 18 load range e tires. Rides great, comfortable, looks great, but looks like a real truck, and can haul over 2000 pounds easily. And it’s paid for!
18" wheels is a nice sweet spot. I agree with you that more sidewall is beneficial in a truck. Just wait till you pop one of those 24"s on a pothole.
Probably the best review I've seen, with great delivery of information that most viewers can relate. Cheers from Canada
Also i must say this is the most practical review around. Its almost as if were walking around it like we want to actually one of these. No extra camera theatrics. Just walk around touch and talk.
I bought a 2021 f150 3.5 with the 6-1/2" box. 12" screen, 500ft-lbs touque, 1900 lbs payload, 2kw box and interior 120v. Ford has raised the bar with this half ton truck
Bought a 2021 f150 Lariat, and it was the best decision I ever made in my life, I cant stop smiling when I get inside that thing.
Of the 3 tested, Ford for sure. But let's be serious, $80k for a 1/2 ton truck is ridiculous. I would take my Tundra any day. I don't plan on buying a truck every couple of years. My truck is one that I want to last for years to come and it cost less than $60k.
I just bought a Ram classic tradesman quad cab 4x4 v6 with lots of extras for under 40 grand great truck good price 👍
No, it’s not.
Exactly. My 2021 TRD off road package was 53k canadian and came to less than 60k with 2 sets of tires.
53k you can aalllllllmost get 2 tundras for the price of the Ram.
@@tomstarcevich1147 if the truck fits your needs, it is a great decision 👍. Especially at that price point.
The Tundra's are also a decade behind on basically everything. The only thing they're good for is value retention and even the big three are catching up there. You couldn't pay me to buy a Tundra.
I loved the reviews... I am on my 3rd Ram (had a 2nd gen, 3rd gen and now the 5th gen)... I got the 1500 extended cab laramie and the upgrades are unbelievable... I love Ram products... I was looking at GMC as the outside was amazing, but just like you, the inside did not impress... I just like to sit high and drive around town so of course I have the lift and bigger tires... LOL
Right on!
Steve. I agree 17” wheels and tires much more functional. I predicted you would like the Ford best, hybrid engine and your shirt color coordinated with the Ford exterior 😊 it was worth your timeout.
I think this is one of your best vids to date. I like how you point out the history of the tailgate features. It also seems like you and your dad know what's really important as truck owners who actually use trucks. Tfl doesn't have that other than when Mr truck weighs in. The one thing I can't stand they do is show the depth of the truck bed and not being able to reach the bottom when reaching over the side as a negative. In my opinion the deeper the better, especially if your securing items under a tannoue cover. Great job keep it up.
When we bought our truck, we looked at Ford, Chevrolet, RAM, Nissan, and Toyota. We ended up in an F150 that had the best mix of towing capacity, payload, fuel economy, and power. It’s not that we are brand loyalists, the F150 was the best all around truck.
Ford is best hands down. Good choice.
Fantastic choice!!! I wound up with a Powerboost King Ranch, and it’s been an absolute pleasure to use. Comfortable, great gas mileage, and luxurious, and able to do the daily work easily.
Ram all day. No comparison.
@@bkkersey93 900 lbs of payload. Hello.
@@bkkersey93 900 lbs payload. 7700 lbs towing. Yup , no comparison. That is brand loyalty. You couldn't pull my 7000 lb. trailer. It has 800 lbs. tongue weight.
I’d pick the “outside” of the GMC, seats and interior “trim” of the Ram, the “technology” of the Ford. As for power plant, I’d pick the 3.0L DMax #1, and a tie between the 6.2L and the Ford Powerboost. As for Rims/tires, 18” all the way. Trucks need more sidewall. Love the 18” Goodyear Duratracs of the Ram Rebel and GMC AT4.
Agree re 18" rims. 20 and 22" inch wheels? You'll feel every bump in the road... and then some!
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@@jerryjeromehawkins1712 If you want sidewall, you need 17" or better yet, 16" wheels. What do you see on the Wrangler, TRX or Raptor? There's a reason they all have smaller diameter wheels on these off road specialists.
I have a few things in mind, but the one that stands out the most is the level of professionalism. There is no non-sense of delivery of information and that resonates in every analysis you guys make. Solid work! I am a Tundra owner, but I have always had an appetite for the RAM. That would be the truck i would buy any day and twice on Sundays. Cheers mate!
I’ve gotta give it to the F-150, having a full on generator it gives it a big plus for me as well as a nice looking exterior and interior.
They’re all nice but I’m poor so I bought a cheap little Chevy Silverado LT Trailboss. Plus it doesn’t look like a boring traditional truck like all of these. If I had the money, I’d buy the Ford out of these options.
That's not a cheap truck.
@@FrameRot Compared to these trucks it is. Almost half as much for my 2020.
@@josephkraft5640 that's true. But if you're poor and you drive a trail boss LT, I must be starving.
@@FrameRot Lol 😆 between the lines I was implying that trucks are way too expensive these days. I mean really, for 50k you should be able to get a dang nice truck but 80? Just can’t do it. Maybe lease?
@@josephkraft5640 that's true. Manufacturers really love raping the American people nowadays. That's why I buy the base model, don't want anything I don't need.
I have the 2021 F-150 Powerboost. The actual Hp is 430 and the Torque is 570. 6’ 5” bed with the upgraded 7.2 KW inverter generator. Heated and cooling seats front and back, massaging seats in the front, and most important, if you suck at backing a trailer, there is an automatic steering control
Picked Ram, by far the most appealing interior, and most comfortable. Have the air bags, they make the ride as smooth as possible as well. It’s like he said, every time I get in it I get that happy feeling, haven’t had that in any other vehicle.
The Fords are improving, still a bit too much like the older style, but would definitely be my second choice. The GMC interior sucks in comparison to the others, but will be interesting to see what they do with the new 2022’s.
I’ll never forget when my dad came home in 2003 with his first “new” truck he’d ever bought, a dodge ram 1500 quad cab with a 4.7 magnum V8. I’ve bought two Rams now and still think about road trips and backing in fishing boats with my dad. As long as Rams are half decent I’ll probably keep buying them.
I like the exterior and interior look, Ram boxes and barn door functionality of the Ram. I like the economy, payload and hall capacity, screen layout and buttons, hybrid drive train, electrical power capability, tail light cluster and tail gate functionality of the Ford. The exterior look of the GMC is good but prefer the other two, the tail gate of the GMC with the clamp and tie down function of the ford would be unbeatable.
After seeing the new 2022 Silverado, I just can’t wait to see the refreshed 2022 Sierra, the Sierra is by far my favorite when it comes to the exterior and with that new interior and super cruise ….
Don't you fret, I'm sure gm will scew up that interior lol. Maybe next year...not!!
I will choose the FORD Because I'm a BIG Ford Fan!!!!!!!!! But i will admit the Ram does have a very nice interior so good job Ram like this comment if you agree. Good video as always and very informational good job Truck King
Guys, this is a really great video review. I really got the impression that you were very fair in your assessments and didn’t lean heavily toward one particular, personal favorite. Well done.
It's a shame GM ditched the " Avalanche tool boxes " & haven't brought them back
As a former thief I alway went to truck with the fender boxes. Always something good inside and it pops open in a second with crowbar. It’s like a sign advertising “hey look, I have something good in here.”😄😄😄
I had a 2011 Avalanche LTZ and absolutely loved it. The tool boxes were also insulated with a drain hole, and did a fairly good job of keeping "sodas" cold!
I had a love hate relationship with my avalanche. I am pretty sure I would never get another.
@@megamike4357 I traded mine in with 92K miles on it. The quarter panels above the wheels were starting to bubble a bit with rust, so I traded it in before it got too bad and the miles were so high I wouldn't get anything in trade for it. The only thing I've ever had to do to it outside of normal maintenance was to replace a wheel bearing hub assembly. Other than that, it was a peach! I traded it in on a 17 GMC Yukon Denali. (Which turned out to be the biggest piece of crap I've ever owned. It was so bad I got rid of it in 6 months.) It was so bad it soured me on GM products to this day!
hats off to crew, very informative and professional, its refreshing to see someone who is not obviously biased and on someone's payroll, like the Hollywood crew at the other RUclips truck review site
US videos are 95% biased, just like CNN n 95% of their news networks. I am in rough country Ontario where we have a real 4 season environment (not an easy environment like Texas, Arizona, et al) n what I see mostly in the real world of mud, blood n booze in stompin Tom country are RAMs.
@@dol3980 well sounds like all the intellectual giants from mud, blood, booze and stompin tom country know their stuff
I'm retiring next week, and I've been in the market for a full-size truck. Your video was extremely helpful, especially since I've never owned a large truck before. The choices are infinite, but I think I keep drawing toward the Ram. The quest and research goes on, but with greater education thanks to your excellent comparison.
Glad it was helpful!
Ford :)
My friend has the Eco Ford and after going hunting said my Ram is so much better riding, I let him drive it and he said it just feels way more quality! Interior is way better! Then he told me his turbos went out at 59,000 miles lucky under warranty!
You guys are TV level production on your detail of reporting and explaining. Amazing work.
I'm not really a fan of how the GM and RAM tailgates have body gaps in them. I like the simplicity of the Ford tailgate. The other two look a bit too complicated and like they would break easier.
great video , I like to have more tire less wheel , and its GMC all the way for me and its been always that way
nice work guys! a good point about wheel size. for myself i just traded in a Ford explorer which loved and would have kept, but it was so limited in it towing abilities. With that being said my new truck F-150 5.0 extended cab with 6.5 bed was bought to tow, so any mods have to be based on its ability to tow not ride around.So to each his or her's own i guess , i just bought a truck to be a truck even with its little 18" wheels
I love the RAM but it seems like Ram has forgotten that their truck still needs to tow and haul. Lowest Payload and Lowest towing rating. They need to re-think the capabilities of their 1500s.
That is the main reason I sold my Ram 1500 and got the new f150. Towing with the 3.5 ecoboost is effortless, and comfortable as it likes to chig along towing in a much lower rpm range
The actual problem here is they used the lesser of the ram 1500. Mine has the 3.92 rear end which tows 11320lbs and the payload is over 1800lbs
@@vincegray996 Exactly. The 3.92 rear axle ratio is only a $95 option and a no brainer if you need to tow/haul.
@@vincegray996 Well, they also used the lesser of the F150. As they pointed out several times, they didn’t get the top of the line F150 (Limited) despite getting the higher trim levels of the other two. Not to mention, if you’re going to say theirs a better towing option for Ram that gets you to 11,000 lbs, then I’d like to add that you can get the max tow package on an F150 and get up to 14,000 towing capacity.
I like Steve's choice! I have a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation and although the exterior is my favorite of the bunch, the interior could use some work. I didnt choose this for the interior as I like how functional everything is, but when looking at the Ford and RAM interior, it blows the doors off any GM product. Great reviews Steve! Love the channel!
You’re comparing a dressed up work truck (Elevation) to high end trims. Sit in a Denali…there’s no comparison.
@@VState60 No, GMC need to update their interior. Denali has exact same layout -/+ few options.
@@VState60 Sit in an AT4. It’s supposed to be better than the Denali, and it’s still lightyears behind the F150 and Ram. GMC needs to step it up in 2022. Ford has more power/functionality and Ram has more comfort. GMC has nothing going for it in 2021.
I can make an update! I sold off the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation as I just couldnt stand the interior anymore. Too much hard plastic and cheap quality materials were clicking and clacking around. So I traded her in for a 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat FX4! I absolutely LOVE this truck, the leather, the screen and the digital display...GORGEOUS. Ford knocked it out.
@@bradenstuart4074 Same here! I bought a used 2019 Sierra SLT in Jan 2021. I liked it less and less and in Nov 2021 got a 2021 F150 Lariat FX4. I had an older F150 before the Sierra and will never test another truck ever again. I’m sticking with F150 from now on.
First of all...GREAT review by you both. Honest and straight forward. Thank you!
I've been a GM truck fan for years..having a 1999.5, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2013 and a 2017. Throw in a 2016 F-150 platinum that I bought new. When GM ended its 3rd generation truck..the problems started mounting with faulty transmissions, electrical problems and a rough ride. My 2013 GMC Sierra was the best by far compared to the competition at that time. The F-150 was plagued by numerous recalls..and I just didnt have the time or energy to constantly bring it in for all these issues. The straw that broke the camel's back was the Adaptive Cruise feature. The sensors in the bumper would catch refections from box trucks, overhead regulatory signs..and the brakes would just SLAM on. Great feeling when you are in highway traffic and the ABS activates and the truck comes to a total stop. The dealer wouldnt fix unless they could duplicate. That would be a pretty dangerous diagnosis if the tech had to duplicate what happened to me. Just 2 or 3 months ago...I found a gently used 2019 Ram Rebel with only 20K miles. The exterior and interior styling just spoke to me. When I test drove it..the comfort was FAR superior to any GM or Ford I've EVER driven. The interior was absolutely stunning. I've always had higher trim levels in the GMCs. The Platinum interior was beautiful and had TONS of features...but most of the time...you don't USE those features, once they are set. The Rebel has everything I need...looks GREAT...and in my older years...most of all...I LOVE the comfort. I've never liked the Ram product in the past, but when the new design hit...the Ram got me excited. So far...I LOVE it!
I think your channel is awesome and professional. I love the way father and son interact as I work with my son as well and love it. I've owned all 3 brands and wouldn't go back to 2 of them come hell or high waters due to dependability. Ford is my choice as I've had better experiences. Keep up the great work.
I have the RAM 1500 with eTorque and have to disagree when you say is doesn't really help that much. eTorque smooths every upshift and downshift so they are imperceptible, adds low end torque, smooths start/stop so it is non-obtrusive, regenerates braking and shift energy, and improves gas mileage up to 10%. Reliable and zero maintenance. Worth it to me.
I think 20" rims are too big for a pickup truck; 17" or 18" are the perfect size (with more tire sidewall).
My 22 inch rims. On my air ride Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn. Look great, and ride great. The stock 20 inch look way to small small.
I just traded my 2019 GMC AT4 for a RAM 1500 limited. WAY better ride and interior, and the Ram boxes are cool.. Admittedly, I miss that tailgate and the GMC exterior was probably a little sexier, but the ride and interior have made me a much happier camper. Hemi with ecoboost is very close to the 6.2 liter V8, which I really liked. Payload and towing not a big issue for me. Right now I wouldn’t go back to GMC.
It’s just impressive how much torque and horses Ford can put into the V6, and the fuel economy to boot.
The ford ecoboost had me sold. Mpg for daily driving and plenty of power for towing camper and the occasional skid steer. Was always a chevy guy.. went from a 2017 5.3l to the 2.7l ford and couldn't be happier switching brands
Own a '20 LT Trailboss. It's okay.
Ford is still the supreme truck hands down!
I think that the ram has such a low payload because of those rear coil springs, leafs do better with load handling.
my 2021 ram 1500 limited has 1443.76LBS payload and 9843.76LBS towing. the 3.21 gears impact those numbers not the coil springs
also the torque and horsepower ratings of the other two help
It’s not really the coils or the powertrain…I have a loaded ram 1500 Laramie with 3.21 gears 5.7 hemi
With 1,600 pounds of payload and 8,600 pounds of towing. I think RAM needs to evaluate their payload scheme with the higher end trucks. They only weigh a few hundred pounds more than a typical mid level bighorn RAM 1500
@@Mopar1 good point, with the numbers of that ram i would tell people to get the next trim level down or go for a high end SUV that is close to those payload/tow numbers.
I have a 2017 ram quad cab with a payload over 11000 lbs... depends how you trim it out I think.
I bought a 21 silverado rst. I was raised around chevy and GMC and they always outlasted the brands other people in the family bought. If I'd know how awesome the 22 silverado interior was going to be, I would have probably waited for it TBH. One of my cousins actually bought a brand new F150 king ranch 2 years ago and the transmission went out on it at about 28k. He promptly got rid of it and bought a tundra. After seeing the 22 tundra reveal, it would probably be my 2nd choice tbh.
If I had 80 grand just laying around the house, I certainly wouldn't spend it on any of the three. That is stupid money.
Truck King. You should mention about the new data on quality and reliability with Ram. Ranked #1 with the least amount of problems. Surpassing Lexus. Ram has greatly improved there quality and there past history on bad rap with quality.. give me a Ram all day. Now for towing heavy loads??? Ya I would chose Ford or GM. But I don’t tow heavy loads anymore.
After watching a ton of these videos...F150 is in another class. The torque, HP, and hauling capability...wow.
Only problem is - it’s a ford. Least reliable of the three
I have had numerous F150 Platinum trucks, Larger wheels equate to rougher ride, smaller sidewalls. Stick with a 20" wheel for best ride. Just switched brands to new Ram Longhorn. No one mentions adjustable ride height. Great feature for entering/exiting truck. Engine performance no where near the Powerboost or even eco boost. Ram needs an engine upgrade. Beautiful interior. Vertical screen takes your eye to far off the road to read, Ford has better idea with horizontal screen.
Great video as always gentlemen. When you brought out the payload numbers and towing numbers you helped reinforce in my mind but even my 2016 Toyota tundra holds more weight and toes more weight than these trucks do in 2021 minus the Ford. These new trucks are clearly all show and no work.
@snake plissken
And you are still workin at Walmart, good choice in vehicles... I’m sure it fits your needs just fine
@@paulhunter9613 Great mature comment. Seriously dude I'm sure you are an A-class citizen.
I just picked up my Sierra 1500 SLT, it was sitting next to a Denali. It was hard to tell the difference between the two and definitely not worth the extra coin for basically a few extra shiny pieces of plastic
That GMC exterior looks great, RAM interior is best, yet best truck is Ford.
I prefer the GMC interior overall. Rams interior - i.e. that screen is going to cost way too much to replace. Nobody needs that.
@@wint_62 You may want to check with your eye doctor, you may be color blind.
@@wint_62 I want whatever you’re smoking my G
The FORD is what I would take
The biggest and most importance comparison has been left out. Reliability. I've owned all three brands. Out of the three, the Ford had the most break downs with GM having a few. My last 2014 Ram 1500 2wd was 9 1/2 years old with 145,000 miles and was still as god as the day i bought it. In that time I've only had a water pump that failed at 100,000 miles. I've recently bought a use 2020 Ram 1500 with low mileage just because I was looking for a truck with 4 wheel drive. I'll stick with the Ram as it has given me the best service out of all the trucks I have owned since 1976. I've tried them all and keep coming back to Dodge/Rams. I've only gotten 2-4 years out the Fords and GM's. Most of my Dodge/Rams were 6-9 years. Most miles was on a Dodge at 680,000+ miles. That says a lot.
Most of my coworkers are Ford and GM owners with only one other Ram owner. We have to laugh because these guy are always complaining that there trucks are in the shop. lol
There's no doubt about it, as someone who has tried all 3 like yourselves, and is typically a Chevy man, I have to say the Ford f150 is the best all around truck, the other two have their highs and lows but the Ford is just perfectly balanced, kudos to the design team of the 2021 f150!
I strongly agree....they nailed it!
My 2014 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman CC was upgraded from 17” rims to 20” and before I bought it in Aug and they look and feel amazing.
Looks like dropping the tailgate on the GMC to create a step would smack into a hitch. I always run a hitch if nothing else as a rear bumper protector. Definitely works!
It does hit the hitch dammit lol
I really believe you can't replace the rambox option. I use mine and it is not a gimmick. They hold a ton of gear. It keeps the gear out of the cab, safe, and dry. The powertrain is great too, the interior is beautiful, and it's been dead on reliable. Do I want the Ford's 8k generator? Yes. Do I want the bigger V8 of the GMC? Sure. When you can't get it all though, I picked what I thought was best. Oh, the stereo plays my 80's hair metal outstanding. Awesome comparison guys.
Great video! The comparisons are in great detail and objective. I'm most impressed with the tow rating of the Ford.
My 4x4, 2021 1500 Ram Limited Longhorn. Payload is 1,411.6 pounds, and Max towing is 11,313.6 pounds.
Wow I didnt know that RAM 1500 is Lagging that much behind in Towing/Payload. The FORD seems to be the BEST!
It depends on the axle ratio. The ram featured had 3.21s if it had the 3.92s it would be significantly higher somewhere between 11,470 and 12,500 depending on the trim options and the etorque system.
Yes, the TK guys didn't thoroughly explain the various methodology that Ram uses. This truck is NOT set up for towing and payload. The 3.92 equipped trucks and non-Off-Road group models of this same Longhorn Limited tow 10-11k pounds and have higher payload.
@@manuelleos1007 payload?
@@spud2727 depends on the specific options of the truck. The more bells and whistles the less the payload capacity. I have a laramie that's pretty well equipped and my payload is ~1180.
@@manuelleos1007 1180?? Well equipped, sure grocery getter, that's pathetic
I have only owned GM trucks and they have all been great truck's years ago I had a 99 GMC Sierra and when I sold it the truck had 321000 miles with no problems and everything still worked in my opinion u can't beat a Chevy or GMC truck
You should have mentioned that the Ram can tow 3000+ pounds more, when equipped with a $100 option; the 3.92 rear end. As for handling, the Ram is the only one that doesn't "side skip" in the rear end when going over bumps like train tracks. Going straight down a road you may not notice the difference, but its huge when driving in a (tight) bend and hitting a small pot hole or pavement crack, the Ram stays 100% composed and the other 2 really skip sideways in the rear. The Ford and GM interiors look depressing with all that drab black, maybe that's just the color scheme in these particular trucks. I also wish you would do more to show available towing specs; for example, my level 2 bighorn has 1750 pounds of payload, this video gives the impression Ram can't tow anything but that's not true. A bighorn with the 3.92 and air bag suspension is a far better tow rig than the Ford with turbos (we all know they overheat when worked).
Great points made. Especially the side skipping.
Hmmm, good points, but I’m not sure that a truck should require a gas gobbling 3.92 rear end in order to tow decently. And how does the rear end meaningfully increase payload? I agree with Steve, Ram just simply should not put out any truck with less than 1,000 pounds payload and only 7,700 pounds towing. That is just below any reasonable minimum standard. I don’t know about the Ford engines overheating. My 2.7 hasn’t, but maybe I just baby it. I do agree that the Ram interiors are beautiful, but the Fords do seem to have a better balance of attributes, as well as more choices to configure them. I am glad you enjoy your Ram, and it sounds like a great truck.
The reason it doesn't bounce is because of the rear coil spring suspension. That's all well and good but it's also the reason why the ram sags so easily with only a little bit of weight in the bed.
There is a lot mentioned here without being honest. I have a 2021 F-150 PowerBoost, and it doesn’t skip on train tracks or become unsettled. That was a thing back with the pre-2018 F-150s with the heavy duty springs, but it was an issue of poor responding shocks. $100 and a set of better shocks fixed it for everyone. Ford improved the rear shocks in the 2018 and newer, and the 2021 is even better. I have driven my 2019 and 2021 thousands of miles, all kinds of terrain, and never have the rear skip out. That is FUD.
The point of the video was to talk payload numbers. Even with a larger rear, which just increases the RAMs already insane price compared to the other two, the rear axle won’t change the payload numbers much if at all. That payload is pathetic given that in terms of creature comforts those trucks are similar. Also your 1750lbs of payload is low end in the F-150 line, where an XLT Payload Package F-150 is over 2200lbs of Payload. Even a well equipped Lariat with standard tow package can easily be above 1800lbs and it won’t have to deal with the out of date HEMI.
Lastly, your comment about turbos is also incorrect. The turbos are cooled and have never been known to have overheat issues. I spend a lot of time at F-150 forums, and can’t think of one time that turbo temps have been an issue. If you are thinking of the TFL video where Andre’s truck got a high temp warning, Ford issues an over the air update for that as it ended up being a calibration issue on the temp system, not related to actual engine malfunction or overheat. They have a service advisory for it and updates were pushed in August.
The interior just comes down to packaging. My Lariat Sport interior is not all black, and I agree that all black is getting stale. But the RAM has that stupid vertical screen which as they covered in the video, means you have to use on screen controls for HVAC and radio. Ford, correctly, did a 12” horizontal aspect screen so I get a huge view and still have physical controls.
Ford knows how to build actual trucks, so does GM. Even including RAM in the discussion for their half ton is a waste of time. Their Heavy Duty line is still outstanding, and for good reason. Their half ton line is meant for people that want a truck that behaves like a car, and has the payload ratings to go with it.
Where’s the Data/proof the turbos overheat when towing? Maybe a few but The vast majority a videos show the eco-boost absolutely killing it up steep inclines and higher elevations. Why would I get a 3.92 rear end when I can tow more with a 3.35. Ram has a nice interior, ok if that’s all you need
Hell yeah ! F-150 hands down no brainer !! 5.0L Coyote V-8 FX4 Off Road package is the way to go ! Best bang for the buck 💵
I selected the optional 20" wheels on my FX4 and regretted it ever since. Next time I will go with 18" max. Good reviews on those fancy trucks. I want a V8 and basic amenities, but locking diffs and low gears. Out of luck these days!
I just did that.. Swapped out my 20" wheel for the 18's. When I look at it, I swear it looks lower to the ground, but the tire/wheel on the 18' is EXACTLY the same as the 20" wheel/tire combo. It's all based on looks today.. I drive on dirt roads a lot. I would rather have more flex in the sidewall for snow, icy roads etc. Seems to grip better than a super rigid sidewall.
Great comparison video. I'm in the market for a 1500 series and I'm between the GMC AT4 and the Ram Laramie. I'm leaning Ram at the moment. As you pointed out, it's somewhat "brand loyalty" as I'm coming from a Jeep Gladiator. I'm just not "off road" enough to justify the Gladiator. Seems a 1500 makes more sense for my needs. Well done guys, thanks.
This is the best unbiased review of these 3 trucks.... Thanks! And those pay loads and trailing loads
Those payloads and trailing loads are with the lesser of the ram. They used the wrong truck for comprison
Uh... I think some people should note, some of these numbers are off.
I have a 2019 Ram 1500, 6'4" bed, with the two package and 5.7 and payload and towing are much higher than what is shown. All figures are off of Ram's spec sheet
5.7L V-8
HEMIA88HP75 3.92 7100 (payload)1830 5268.90 3063.65 2205.25 3,900 4,100 17,000 (Max Towing) 11,320
Just so everyone has a proper reference for different configurations.
For me it would be very difficult to pick a winner - I like the bed of the Sierra the most, but I would also love to have the RAM boxes and the interior of the RAM, and the Powerboost with Pro Power is just a killer feature, especially the version with 7.2 kW. Also, I don't get the pathetic payload numbers, especially for the RAM. My current 2019 Ranger XLT with the 2l diesel engine and manual gearbox (yes, it's a European version) has a payload of 2151 lbs, and that's just a tiny midsize truck!
Ram has off road package. These always have lower payload because supension is tuned to absorb bump ect and do not handle payload well.
@@lorenzo7437 Sorry, but my 2021 F150 has the FX4 off-road package and comes up just shy of 12,000 lbs towing capacity and about 2,000 payload capacity. RAM is way behind everyone else when it comes to power train. Off-road packages are not an excuse.
@@mikez9492 Interesting. Those are great numbers but have seen plenty of New rams with about 1500 payload listed on the door gap. Something is off on that Ram they tested. BTW always check the number on the truck door to see the payload for that truck. On website they show "best" or general number.
GMC exterior - with ram ride and interior - with fords numbers would be the ideal combo
I love my 2020 Chevy Silverado LT 1500, I paid half of what all of those trucks. I drove a Ford Lariat for working and i enjoyed drivig it. Personally, I have and will always drive a chevy.... Thank you alll
I'd be happy with the GMC as I tow a caravan often. I'd like to find out more about the in- line 6 3litre diesel in its reliability. Not that we have that option in New Zealand.
Watching this video changed my goal to a hybrid lariat 3.5 v6 supercrew
This is the video I’ve been waiting for! I love the look of the GMC (exterior) but when you see the inside it’s disappointing. Also the tow numbers play such a big role. It’s easy to see why Ford is the best selling!
I have to say I truly enjoy watching you and your dad in these videos, you guys have great chemistry. Keep up the good work, I know on the Ford 2021 King Ranch powerboost, and you guys are right I am brand loyal.
Thumbs way up guys! Ram the gorgeous but unfaithful girlfriend , GMC the nice body and face but no brains then there’s Ford the pretty, hart working and faithful one.
I just bought a 21' Denali, and I do get in and when I start that sublime 3.0l diesel... I think "man I'm glad I bought this". Yes, the interior isn't all blinded out, but it's functional and I bought it to be used. Mud, dirt, dust, dogs etc. I would probably be a stress ball in that Ram interior doing anything other than going to Starbucks. All these trucks are so much nicer than 13 years ago when I bought my last truck. 👍
This was a much needed video. Great stuff guys!! great points!!! Its so funny that Ram is lagging to far behind on the engine department and the GM on the interior. Those GM seats are like sitting on a cement park bench!! I also agree with Stephen that the Ford screen is more usable with it horizontally. :)
@keith I agree. its like GM is saying, "should we put more money into our interiors so that it can really compete? hell, its 2021!!, nahhhh let's save money and cut corners!!"
I hate that GM is always lacking in the (interior) department!!
@@jamesanthony4045 LMAO!!! #FunnyButTrue!! :)
We're talking luxury here......Ram has decided to rival some of the best luxury sedans on the market, ie: Mercedes and Luxus . Ford and GM still seem to be stuck with numbers, the work truck mentality. I have the 2021 Ram limited with coil suspension plus air suspension giving the Ram the best ride of the three. The sound proofing is superb. If you are on a long trip these features really add up to comfort and less fatigue. No. It doesn't have quite as high "numbers", but what the heck, it has all the bed and towing capacity that most people really need. In my opinion, if you need high numbers then you should select a HD truck. By-the-way, I agree with your opinion of the 22 inch tires. They may look "cool", but I have the 20 inch tires and am happy that I do.
It’s a truck not a car or suv it’s meant for towing & payload goes to show that dodge can’t make a real truck plus dodge isn’t even American it’s Italian a fiat
@@Vapeguygaming Well Trevor.....OK.......everyone has their impression as to what kind of truck best serves their needs. All of the "big three" manufacturers are trying to provide different models to serve a broad spectrum of customers. At the present time Dodge has done a better job of providing a luxury truck, but Ford and GM are not far behind and trying to "catch up" in this particular nitch of the market. I'm OK with your comment. You have the kind of truck that you need and that's great.
I very much appreciate this style of review. keep up the great work guys. Also, I would pick the Ford as well. Before the update, ford's interior was their single worst feature, now its (almost) at Ram level.
I'd pick the Ram's body, Ford tech, a mix of Ford and Ram interior with GM's back bumper and the stationary bed tie downs.
So a RaordM ?
I love how the fastest truck is a v6 twin turbo.
The fast lane truck did a test. its not
@@everythingtoone4494 The 3.5 is.
@@blackericdenice it beat the Ram Hemi by like 5 seconds for having 50 more horsepower and like 90flb more torque that's pretty sad!!!
The GM tailgate: I guess it's nice to have the built in load control. However I'd hate to accidentally open that thing while hitched to a trailer. I like that about the Ram tailgate. You can open it and access deep into the bed while hitched up. My old man bones like the GM bumper step, but they all offer something reasonable there. Ram's payload is negatively affected by HEAVY options like the Rambox and air suspension. Minus those two things, it's similar to the others. As a Ram half ton owner, I can say that the coil springs are soft, giving you a great ride, but they sag too much under weight. However payload and trailering control is NEVER an issue. People that think leaf springs are more stable are mistaken. All the trucks are awesome now days.
i could be wrong but i think the next year gmcs will have a sensor to notify you if there is a hitch in the receiver and may not let you take the tailgate all the way down to protect it.
To me the same engine in the RAM is actually a plus vs. a new updated power train. That RAM hemi is a proven concept, who knows how that twin turbo V6 will hold up, reliability wise. That said, spending $80-90k on a truck, reliability probably isn’t number 1 concern, you probably get new trucks every couple years.
The Ecoboost has been around for 12 years. They have been reliable. Some timing chain issues with poor maintenance. The hemi has been around even longer and they still can't fix there crappy exhaust manifolds and lifter problems.
@@blainechaluk8902 unfortunately as much as i like my ram i cant say i disagree.... although i havent had any problems with mine @47k miles
@@blainechaluk8902 had way more friends with full engine failures with Ford than the Hemi. I will agree that there are a few years with the exhaust manifold issues that is inexcusable, but same thing with the gm v8’s . When the ecoboost has issues though, it is 3-4 weeks and 1000’s to fix. As compared to $600-$800 for new manifold gaskets and bolts. I know of at least 10 Hemis that have gone well over 200k with no issues besides the manifolds, and maybe a water pump or two. The same can’t be said for the eco boost, Either timing chains, crank failures, or turbos before 200k. Just my observations. I drive a Cummins, so I don’t have entirely the same first hand experience with these gassers.
I know which one sounds and tows better though...
@@blainechaluk8902, the reality is that only a very small percentage of Hemis have that lifter problem.
I have a 21 ram limited completely optioned out with hemi e-torque 4x4 with 3.92 gearing and my door sticker says 1224 payload so I guess maybe the 3.21 gearing could be part of the reason for lower payload. Carried a full pallet of st. Augustine sod last week, nice thing about the air suspension was no squat.
What’s your towing cap?
17" - 18" wheels are just right in my opinion. You can't really go smaller with the brakes these modern trucks run. 24" seems a little ridiculous for a factory wheel. I'm curious to see what size rubber they wrap around it. When it coms to aftermarket wheels, I get annoyed when people run the wrong offset so their wheels stick out 2+ inches past their fenders. Not only does it add a ton of stress from the increased scrub radius, but it's ugly. Love the videos 👍
Man, I agree Tiny... seems like plenty of guys are running around with their rubber sticking out at least 2 or 3" past the wheel well. In my opinion it just looks terrible. I like everything tucked in and neat. Plus... when offroading there's less chance of wrinkling your sheetmetal if your tires are where they belong, lol.
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@@jerryjeromehawkins1712 that's the thing though, all the guys with massive wheels and small tires are never going to take their trucks off road 😂
I had a 2019 Ram with all bells and whistles. Had way to many problems in the 36000 miles I drove it. Transmission was a nightmare. Electrical problems to. Problem was dealers couldn’t seem to fix anything. Got a 2021 platinum last January. 19000 miles on it, and no issues. I never had a Ford before this one but it has won me over.