2015 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost vs Ram 1500 EcoDiesel - AutoGuide.com
With four-wheel drive, the 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is rated to return a combined average of 22 mpg while getting 19 mpg city and 27 on the highway. Ford, on the other hand, answered the fuel economy question with EcoBoost, which has been Ford’s answer for just about every question in the past few years. And as you’ve probably heard, it also has an all-aluminum body, helping it shed weight to cut down on fuel used. That brings the official rating to 20 mpg combined for this rig, breaking down to 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. The trucks take two very different approaches and drive very differently, but which one delivers the most savings while still being a hard worker. Heavy vs Light The first and most staunch difference you’ll notice is that the Ram drives heavy and the F-150 drives light. The Ram is a whopping 750 lbs heavier than the F-150, with a curb weight of 5,611 lbs compared to the F-150’s 4,806 lbs. The steering is heavy, the steering wheel is big and thick, and the hood bulges and makes the nose feel like it’s far away from the low driving position. If the sensation of driving a big rig is what you’re looking for, then the Ram 1500 will deliver. Source: www.autoguide.com
