The Ram 1500 most often competes against crosstown rivals from Ford and General Motors.
The Ford F-150 is reworked this year and offers a hybrid powertrain.
The Silverado/Sierra GM twins have a smooth turbodiesel, but a boring interior.
The Toyota Tundra trades on perceived reliability and resale, but it’s a relative dinosaur now.
If towing needs regularly exceed more than 10,000 pounds, a heavy-duty Ram could be a better tool for the job.
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The 2021 Ram 1500 full-size pickup is heading in the right direction with just a couple of small detours. |
The 2021 Chevy Silverado offers ample power, cargo volume, and towing capacity, but it lags rivals in safety ratings and interior refinement. |
The 2021 Ford F-150 ushers the bestselling truck into the electrified age. |
The 2021 GMC Sierra has deep beds and big tow ratings, but low crash-test scores. |
The 2021 Toyota Tundra leans hard into its brand name and its reputation for durability. |
The ginormous 2021 Ram heavy-duty lineup reports for work, home, weekend, and hauling detail all at the same time. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $32,595 | $28,900 | $28,940 | $30,000 | $33,825 | $34,345 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 10 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 17 MPG Hwy | |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas V6 | Regular Unleaded V-8 | Premium Unleaded V-8 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Style Name | |||||
| Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box | 2WD Reg Cab 140" | SR Double Cab 6.5' Bed 5.7L (Natl) | Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Regular Cab | Regular Cab Pickup | Regular Cab Styleside | Regular Cab Pickup | Double Cab | Regular Cab |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Ram 1500 vs. 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2021 Ram 1500 vs. 2021 Ford F-150 | 2021 Ram 1500 vs. 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2021 Ram 1500 vs. 2021 Toyota Tundra | 2021 Ram 1500 vs. 2021 Ram 2500 | |
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