Performance pickup trucks such as the 2024 RAM 1500 TRX and the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor are truly amazing vehicles. These two full-size pickup trucks offer acceleration in line with the best sports cars around. They are also extremely capable off-road and maintain impressive towing capabilities. Furthermore, they come with impressive in-cabin amenities and family-friendly features.
Let us help you pick the most hardcore performance pickup truck in this RAM vs. Ford contest. We’ll examine each truck’s performance capabilities, interior features, and safety suites. Then, we can tell you which one you should buy to drive and enjoy. You can also check out the 2024 RAM 1500 TRX range at Tempe RAM. Our team is waiting to welcome you and show you around this special vehicle. Furthermore, since 2024 is the final year of the RAM 1500 TRX, you should act fast.
The 2024 RAM 1500 TRX and the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor are exclusively offered as four-door, five-seat crew cabs. They’ve both got over 130 cubic feet of interior space. Dual-zone climate control is also present, and there are plenty of convenient features. These include front and rear cup holders, USB charging ports, center console storage boxes, and large glove boxes. Buyers can also opt for a digital rear-view mirror, heated and ventilated front seats, and a heads-up display for the 2024 RAM 1500 TRX. There’s also a dual-pane panoramic sunroof available for 2024 RAM 1500 TRX buyers.
Furthermore, RAM offers two optional interior packages to further uplift the 2024 RAM 1500 TRX’s cabin. These are called the TR1 and TR2 packages. Highlights include leather upholstery, microsuede-covered surfaces, and carbon-fiber accents. The 2024 F-150 Raptor is also available with carbon-fiber interior accents.
Both performance pickup trucks have Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ as standard, as well as Bluetooth® connectivity. They also include a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen. Music lovers will enjoy the 2024 RAM 1500 TRX’s optional 19-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system that can deliver up to 900 watts of power. Ford also offers an 18-speaker B&O system for the 2024 F-150 Raptor.
The 2024 RAM 1500 TRX comes standard with a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8. The engine produces 702 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and drives all four wheels.
RAM equips the RAM 1500 TRX with special suspension and Bilstein Algorithm software. Furthermore, it comes with Bilstein® Blackhawk® e2 shock absorbers with remote reservoirs and dual-valve technology. It also has ZoneControl Jounce Cutoff technology. Equipped with 35-inch tires, the 2024 RAM 1500 TRX offers nearly 12 inches of ground clearance. It is also rated to ford water of up to 32 inches in depth, while its suspension provides 13 inches of travel. An electronic locking rear differential is standard, too. Buyers can opt for beadlock-capable wheels.
The 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor uses a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 that makes 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. It drives all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic gearbox. The 0-60 sprint has been timed at 5.2 seconds. Ford also offers a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 in the 2024 F-150 Raptor R. This is rated for 720 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque. Ford equips the 2024 Raptor range with Fox shock absorbers with bypass dampers, 37-inch tires, and up to 13 inches of ground clearance.
The 2024 RAM 1500 TRX and the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor have a full suite of airbags as standard. They also have stability control, child safety locks for the rear doors, and anti-lock brakes. Higher trims add adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning. 2024 RAM 1500 buyers can also choose a 360-degree camera system, rear cross-path detection, and blind-spot monitoring.
It’s a close contest, but the 2024 RAM 1500 TRX edges out the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor. While the two trucks are neck-and-neck in terms of performance capabilities and safety suites, the 2024 RAM 1500 TRX has a nicer interior. It’s also got more comfort and luxury features, and you’ll find it to be more family-friendly. So, why not bring your family to Tempe Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Tempe, AZ, and check out the 2024 RAM 1500 TRX range? Take one for a spin; when you’re addicted, we’ll help you take it home for an unbeatable price.
