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2012 Ford F-150
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2012 Ram 1500
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2WD Reg Cab 126" STX
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2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn
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| Pricing | |||
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$24,739
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$30,845
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| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price | |||
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$27,010
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$33,220
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| Monthly Payment Estimate | |||
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$450 / month
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$554 / month
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| TCC’s Bottom Line | |||
| Efficient and burly, the 2012 Ford F-150 shares the lead in full-size trucks thanks to extreme capability and extreme high-tech features. | The 2012 Ram 1500 is big and burly yet very detail-oriented; and for those who want a good ride and refined interior, it's one of the best bets. | ||
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| Fuel Economy | |||
| City | |||
| 17 mpg | 14 mpg | ||
| Highway | |||
| 23 mpg | 20 mpg | ||
| Interior Dimensions | |||
| Front Hip Room (in) | |||
| 60.5 | 63.2 | ||
| Front Head Room (in) | |||
| 41.0 | 41.0 | ||
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | |||
| 66.6 | 66.0 | ||
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 3 | 6 | ||
| Front Leg Room (in) | |||
| 41.4 | 41.0 | ||
| Second Head Room (in) | |||
| - | 39.9 | ||
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | |||
| - | 65.7 | ||
| Second Leg Room (in) | |||
| - | 40.3 | ||
| Second Hip Room (in) | |||
| - | 63.2 | ||
| Exterior Dimensions | |||
| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) | |||
| 34.1 | 34.6 | ||
| Overhang, Front (in) | |||
| 38.3 | 40.0 | ||
| Frame Width, Rear (in) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) | |||
| 134.4 | 152.6 | ||
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) | |||
| 213.1 | 229.0 | ||
| Ground Clearance, Rear (in) | |||
| - TBD - | 9.0 | ||
| Cab to End of Frame (in) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Height, Overall (in) | |||
| 74.6 | 75.1 | ||
| Ground to Top of Frame (in) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) | |||
| - TBD - | 48.4 | ||
| Wheelbase (in) | |||
| 125.8 | 140.5 | ||
| Ground Clearance, Front (in) | |||
| - TBD - | 9.6 | ||
| Cab to Axle (in) | |||
| - TBD - | 28.0 | ||
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |||
| 79.2 | 79.4 | ||
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |||
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) | |||
| NA | 52.4 | ||
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) | |||
| 60.3 | 66.4 | ||
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) | |||
| 22.4 | 20.0 | ||
| Cargo Volume (ft³) | |||
| 65.5 | 50.3 | ||
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) | |||
| 60.3 | 66.4 | ||
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) | |||
| 50.0 | 51.0 | ||
| Tailgate Width (in) | |||
| 60.3 | 60.4 | ||
| Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) | |||
| 78.8 | 67.4 | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
| 13.7 x 0.5 | 13.8 x 0.9 | ||
| Brake ABS System | |||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | ||
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | |||
| Yes | Yes | ||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
| 13.8 x 0.6 | 13.2 x 1.1 | ||
| Brake Type | |||
| Pwr | Pwr | ||
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | |||
| Yes | Yes | ||
| Fuel Tank | |||
| Fuel Tank Location | |||
| Midship | Inboard Frame Rails | ||
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Aux Fuel Tank Location | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |||
| 26 | 26.0 | ||
| Steering | |||
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center | |||
| 20.0 | Variable | ||
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |||
| 41.7 | 44.9 | ||
| Steering Type | |||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr rack & pinion | ||
| Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock | |||
| 20.0 | 17.9 | ||
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Tires | |||
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Spare Tire Order Code | |||
| T7B | TBS | ||
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Rear Tire Size | |||
| P235/75R17 | P275/60R20 | ||
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Rear Tire Order Code | |||
| T7B | TTJ | ||
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Front Tire Size | |||
| P235/75R17 | P275/60R20 | ||
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear | |||
| - TBD - | - TBD - | ||
| Spare Tire Size | |||
| P235/75R17 | Full-Size | ||
| Front Tire Order Code | |||
| T7B | TTJ | ||
| Trailering | |||
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
| 1375 | - TBD - | ||
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
| 5000 | 5000 | ||
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
| 5500 | 8650 | ||
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | |||
| 5500 | - TBD - | ||
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
| 500 | 500 | ||
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | |||
| 825 | 1298 | ||
| Weight Information | |||
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) | |||
| 6450 | 6800 | ||
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) | |||
| 3150 | 3700 | ||
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) | |||
| 2675 | 2954 | ||
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) | |||
| 10400 | 14000 | ||
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) | |||
| 3500 | 3900 | ||
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) | |||
| 2010 | 2216 | ||
| Wheels | |||
| Spare Wheel Material | |||
| Steel | Steel | ||
| Front Wheel Size (in) | |||
| 17 x 7.5 | 20 x 8.0 | ||
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | |||
| 17 x 7.5 | 20 x - TBD - | ||
| Rear Wheel Material | |||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | ||
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | |||
| 17 x 7.5 | 20 x 8.0 | ||
| Front Wheel Material | |||
| Aluminum | Aluminum | ||
| Cooling System | |||
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | |||
| 15.0 | 14.0 | ||
| Electrical | |||
| Maximum Alternator Watts | |||
| 2100 | - TBD - | ||
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |||
| 155 | 160 | ||
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | |||
| 750 | 730 | ||
| Engine | |||
| Engine Type | |||
| Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas V8 | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | ||
| Engine Oil Cooler | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |||
| 278 @ 4000 | 407 @ 4000 | ||
| Engine Order Code | |||
| 99M | EZH | ||
| Displacement | |||
| 3.7L/226 | 5.7L/345 | ||
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |||
| 302 @ 6500 | 390 @ 5600 | ||
| Mileage | |||
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |||
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | |||
| 19 | 16 | ||
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |||
| 23 | 20 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | |||
| 3.40 | 3.00 | ||
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 2.34 | 1.67 | ||
| Trans Order Code | |||
| 446 | DG1 | ||
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Trans Power Take Off | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 1.14 | 1.00 | ||
| Trans Description Cont. | |||
| Automatic | Automatic | ||
| Transfer Case Model | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 0.69 | 0.67 | ||
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 4.17 | 3.00 | ||
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Clutch Size (in) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 1.52 | 1.50 | ||
| Trans Type | |||
| 6 | 6 | ||
| Trans PTO Access | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | ||
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
| 0.86 | 0.75 | ||
| Trans Description Cont. Again | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Summary | |||
| Vehicle Name | |||
| Ford F-150 | Ram 1500 | ||
| Body Code | |||
| 126" WB | 140.5" WB | ||
| Body Style | |||
| Regular Cab Pickup | Crew Cab Pickup | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | |||
| 32.0 | - TBD - | ||
| Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) | |||
| 3750 | 3700 | ||
| Suspension Type - Rear | |||
| Live axle | Multi-link coil | ||
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | |||
| NA | - TBD - | ||
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) | |||
| 3500 | - TBD - | ||
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | |||
| 36.1 | - TBD - | ||
| Axle Type - Rear | |||
| Semi-Float Beam | Solid | ||
| Suspension Type - Front | |||
| Double-wishbone | Independent | ||
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | |||
| 1.3 | - TBD - | ||
| Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) | |||
| 3800 | 3900 | ||
| Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) | |||
| 3150 | - TBD - | ||
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear | |||
| 3.55 | 3.55 | ||
| Axle Type - Front | |||
| Long-Spindle | NA | ||
| Frame | |||
| Frame Type | |||
| Fully-boxed | Ladder type | ||
| Emissions | |||
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | |||
| 9.6 | 11.6 | ||
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | |||
| 3 | - | ||
| Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rating | |||
| Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating | |||
| Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver | |||
| Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger | |||
| Overall Side Crash Rating | |||
| Side Barrier Rating | |||
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | |||
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | |||
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| Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat | |||
| Combined Side Rating Front Seat | |||
| Combined Side Rating Rear Seat | |||
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| Rollover Rating | |||
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