AMERICAN BATTLE! -- 2025 RAM 1500 Tungsten vs. 2024 Ford F-150 Platinum Plus: Comparison

[@CarConfections]

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[@Mshi-]

They're both superior to the Toyota and the GM trucks foe sure, i think the Ford comes out victorious due to the fact that it still offers a V8 option.

[@justinbourgeois4685]

I don't think you can get the v8 in the higher trims tho. I think Ford sells the v8 in only like 10% of its trucks

[@hellkitty1014]

For the $90K luxury truck, it is hard to deny that the Ram meets the benchmark at this level. It's interior is unlike that of any other trim level; even the seat controls and door panels are exclusive. The interior materials and assembly are truly first-rate, as is the comfort. Then there are class-exclusive features such as the passenger screen, recline rear seating, and super hi-end Klipsch surround sound system. I respect the fact that Ford retained higher capacities for hauling and towing with the Platinun Plus Powerboost, in addition to the 7.2kW power supply. That is huge. And its fuel economy is really good and the best outside of the GM Duramax 3.0. But in terms of a combination of a luxury experience(power, comfort, and opulence), the Ram is a hit!(deleting the Ram Box in the bed would put the Ram at identical price with the Ford on top of that). Great review, brothers!

[@bigstone75]

Simply put....it SPANKS THE FORD in this comparison. Ram wins hands down.

[@TJBellamy99]

But the quality issue of the RAM scares me😭

[@hellkitty1014]

@@TJBellamy99 what is the "quality issue"?

[@jjpark1989]

I'm just wondering how many people will actually buy these $90K trucks. I'd imagine it would be a better option to get an earlier model with good mileage that's almost half the price. I don't see the car market getting any better for sellers.

[@TJBellamy99]

@@hellkitty1014 lol don’t be naive. Google them or better yet just go ask any mechanic. But the electrical issues, water leaks due to glass not being properly sealed, stalling, oil consumption….just to name a few.

[@Ivanblock757]

It's not that 90k price tag that bothers me, it's the fact neither looks like a 90k truck. Ford exterior looks more like an entry level trim.

[@weirdshibainu]

I agree. GMC and RAM both do much more to differentiate their upper trims than does Ford.

[@SevinthDaye]

Ford also sells WAY better so your point is 🤔

[@plmn93]

No truck looks like $90K to me. These are both $35K trucks with a bunch of expensive options tacked on.

[@DamnManSam]

@@SevinthDayeWhich is why Ford doesn’t do much to spice up their exteriors. People are loyal to the brand.

[@dor1tomcswagger69]

​@@DamnManSamextremely delusionally loyal to Ford

[@NMTRUCKER]

I’d have to go for the RAM between these 2.

[@kejo0707]

I love these car or truck comparisons. I always watch the score and I don't fast forward. Good job guys. I've been a fan for years

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@darriontunstall3708]

I would pick the ram tungsten! I really love it

[@fablima87]

My wife has a very nice powerful high output 3.5 liter V6 in a 2022 Ford Expedition. It’s not luxury since a family haulerc rawhide interior. I like the setup of the Hurricane high output engine, the interior is beautiful luxurious, and air suspension got the win. And since the truck is a daily driver for Daddy, I’m going to get this Ram 1500 Tungsten for 2025. Great video!

[@ervinjackson3261]

Ram got a very, very, very comfortable backseat with a flat floor you can lay down and go to sleep on put a mattress back there and it looks beautiful back there

[@mcmuskie2563]

Same as the Ford

[@yankeesusa1]

That's reason why i would choose the Ram. Easier to have dogs laying flat on floor and can go under seat versus the floor on f150.

[@DamnManSam]

The RAM provides better storage solutions. It is one of the reason I went for one this year as opposed to an F-150.

[@georgejungle138]

@@yankeesusa1what? The F150 also has a flat floor what are you talking about

[@orichinal.]

I don’t need a more affordable trim, I need a more affordable truck.

[@1950rking]

I usually like your comparisons, but this one misses the mark. The Ram is undoubtedly the better truck. I just don’t believe in the real world it is that much better than the Ford. Your numbers make it appear that the Ford isn’t even in the running. They should just close up shop and stop building trucks. Some will agree with that sentiment, however there remains a reason the Ford is the number one selling truck year in and year out. Maybe even at this price point, truck buyers want their truck to feel like a truck.

[@waynelion-cachet35]

Ram Tungsten for the win!

[@vmcarpenter7889]

Both of these engines look great. I have a 24 Denali with 3.0 Duramax and I love this engine.

[@ervinjackson3261]

Right quality of a ram truck is like a Mercedes-Benz how do I know I own a Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac and ram truck limited ram truck drives better than the Mercedes and Cadillac wow lol that’s why I bought the ram truck plus I like dual exhaust

[@rashid138888]

Have they improved HC the air conditioning RAM?

[@realexc89]

I have a ram limited and I love it, very smooth ride, interior is excellent, but mpg is the worst I get no more than 15 its always +-14mpg and I have placed an order for an F-150 because of the powerboost and I will check how it goes, im not going back to ram until the ramchager is out on the market

[@raywillingham5491]

You made the right choice. The F150 is an overall better product

[@performingspecs7841]

I really enjoyed this comparison.

[@selfcarefordudes]

That Ram is incredible.

[@ohioguy4326]

The Ford interior isn't quit up to snuff, the black plastic around the screen and HVAC controls seems a bit cheap for this price point.

[@mrlookn4dchewn84]

Don’t forget about the big piece of black plastic in lower bumper, now that’s CHEAP. should of matched the upper grille and have dual exhaust

[@ervinjackson3261]

Ram look better in the back ram look better in the front without looking ram got better interior. How do I know I own a 1500 2019 ram pick up truck limited I told you Ram got the best interior of any truck right now

[@RatnaRai-nm7sv]

Really? I don’t think even better than gmc

[@anderander5662]

Just from the jiggling in the video I can tell the Ram has a smoother ride

[@LuisMorales-hc5nr]

These two guys it’s so Paking Guys the Ford F-150 best sales for 46 years

[@julius.150]

Ford is like the girl who's the prettiest girl in the room when she's the only girl in the room but take her to the mall and around others then she looks average.

[@RATNARai-jq8gl]

I promise you will not live without girls

[@rdb-pc4sp]

Rams are pretty, but no mention of premium fuel requirement. No mention of the difference in usability with hard buttons in the Ford instead of layers of app screens in the Ram. The horsepower out of the Ram motor is higher than what BMW is pulling out of the same 3.0L displacement for their M series sports cars: you're going to lug a trailer behind an engine that boosted? I would like to see how the new Ram powertrain stands up after a few years in a pickup application.

[@qwzerty_1023]

ts was dumb, i love both companies, i just got a 2011 ram 1500 sport for my first truck, but parents always only get Fords so i love both, and ur not being fair with comparisons, everytime ram had something, u gave a full point, every time ford got something, half a point

[@deanm72]

True. Even if Ford got full points it still would've lost by far.

[@kervensferdinand669]

Keep up the good work guys. You guys have the best when it comes to comparison. I would love for you guys to do a review on the Hummer ev, because I only see you guys do it at the auto show only.

[@kervensferdinand669]

And you guys should do a comparison between the Hummer ev and the cybertruck or the rivian

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! We will try to get one on loan in Kentucky if we can!

[@weirdshibainu]

Which is more reliable? Another reviewer I follow had a 2025 Ram Limited for a week and the vehicle had 4 problems, most centered around the U.I. malfunctioning. Stellantis just laid off 400 engineers in its engineering, technology and software divisions. Yeah, it's a pretty truck, but who wants issues with that price tag?

[@hellkitty1014]

Which reviewer?

[@weirdshibainu]

@@hellkitty1014 Matt Maran on YT. 3 weeks ago

[@hellkitty1014]

@@weirdshibainu ah yes, I did catch that. You're right. He loved the truck but for the UConnect issues. I'm not sure if his was isolated or not. TFL has had a '25 Rebel for a while with no issues.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@hellkitty1014 Yeah but at this price point, it's just not worth rolling the dice. Just too much noise around Stellantis products.

[@hellkitty1014]

@@weirdshibainu well...who would've thought Toyota would have engine problems?? It is not isolated to Stellantis. Ford still has cam phaser and 10R80/140 transmission issues on brand new trucks(follow Flying Wrenches here on YT on that). But I agree, @ $90K, NONE of them should have issues.

[@Joker-N1]

Why ram passenger head light are wet?

[@jefferychambrovichjr6681]

I had a 21 ram Laramie with the hemi and the air suspension. Before that I had an 18 ford f150 xlt 3.5 eco boost. The ford was constantly in the shop and pretty much was lemon law. The dash would turn into a Christmas tree and went into limp mode on the daily. The ram had the notorious cracked exhaust manifolds ( both sides) I miss the air suspension and the steering input of the ram the most. Great review lets hope the hurricane is as reliable as the hemi minus the notorious hemi tick

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@jamesoncross7494]

You forgot to mention the extra inside the back seat store too for the Ram.

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

RAM-1500 KING OF TRUCKS 👌

[@shelhawke7206]

Yeah, that's the the reason they're outsold by both Ford and GM ? 😂

[@morrisonduty]

I love the RAM because of its V8 engine, so I bought myself the 5th gen V8 Limited instead of the latest Thungsten.

[@briang1561]

I'm a F150 guy. I maybe going Ram for 2025. I like air suspension. I just wish Ram had automatic seating.

[@beachlife3772]

RAM makes great trucks however they are not producing inventory on par with GM nor Ford due to their high pricing and lack of dealer incentives....this lack of supply is keeping pricing higher for longer leading to a doom loop....

[@rickk532]

I'm going to lease the 2025 RAM. I've owned both in prvious years and still place the Ram over the Ford. Thanks gents!

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your cars video

[@andreasn.9970]

I used to love the Ram 1500 but this new engine and the new exterior......I can't buy anything newer than the 2024 model now.

[@danov3085]

Unfortunately, any RAM model leads the "truck" pack with recalls and maintenance problems.

[@TomElliott-ys8lc]

Wrong, the F150 has more recalls than any full size pickups

[@ryanr6240]

RAM box is a cool feature, but it makes the bed so small it's a deal breaker. Also the RAM's running boards a thin and look and feel cheap.

[@manduheavyvazquez5268]

Ram the most luxury truck since 2013. Great

[@Sir_Mack]

The ford needs a massive redesign. The body lines pretty much look the same now for like 20 years. It's sooo stale! Every year a tweak in the front facia and new tail lights and same ole truck. Ram desperately needs an update as well.

[@SliderFury1]

Ford half-tons can do some actual work. Ram is meant for crusing. 900ish pounds of payload and less total bed space than your average mid-size truck? No thanks.

[@nickgallegos430]

Love the channel, not sure about some of these Ram facts today tho.

[@tahran5782]

Ram 1500 tungsten

[@jimcole2648]

All day long

[@ervinjackson3261]

But I would never pay that much for a ram truck or any other truck I just won’t. I’m never paying more than $40,000 again probably won’t be getting another truck and that’s OK. I got too many cars as it is.

[@jamielancaster01]

Hands-down, that gorgeous Ford

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic comparison!

[@CarConfections]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mrlookn4dchewn84]

Guys next time, could you do trucks that are fully loaded? Especially the RAM tungsten looks more aggressive! FORD seats look good, but their interior is very cheap looking. FORD should made it with dual exhaust. The lower grille on the FORD😔 plastic abyss. If lower grille matched the upper. I could say it would be one of the best outer looking trucks on the market(and it’s on every trim‼️) Now the RAM you went power headrests but no power steering column. RAM, the center screen should have been wider. RAM needs bigger under back seat storage preferably lockable at top trim price. RAM the lower grille should of matched the upper grille with the chrome accents. RAM for the price of the truck it comes standard with a tarp tonneau cover😔. If I was to pick a truck it would be on the bases of what I can get fully loaded truck from factory! I sorry but no truck brand on the market can “truly” compete with RAMS top 6 trims(fully loaded) on the market(Ok that was probably a stretch by 1 trim😂🤥) Now if I’m a tailgater,contractor, or home power outage. Hands down I would pick FORD for its power outlets in tailgate.But you can get 2 outlets in the RAM tailgate and one in the driver side RAMBOX. 2025 RAM TUNGSTEN 1500 fully loaded no truck in its class has its conveniency, comfort, storage, and luxury(🤔let me know if I left anything out)

[@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel]

People will be trading in their sports cars in supercars for the new Ram. I'm drooling over this new inline 6. I was shocked to see the (SO) standard output inline 3.0, is as fast as lighter ford high output 3.5 Ford equal. Haters are the best advertisement we could ever ask for. Notice there's not much complaining and hate towards the new Toyota by owners of other trucks, who is now getting one of the biggest recalls in automotive truck history. Because no one is dying of jealousy because @ Toyota... We work I'm security, we will be look forward to the new #RAMs

[@sb.6606]

I think you have the tow rating wrong on the Ram. For the HO it’s 11,570

[@CarConfections]

That's the maximum but we are displaying the tow rating for this specific version

[@kejo0707]

Ram is just 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@yankeesusa1]

Overall, putting money aside, RAM wins hands down. Question now is, which truck will be more reliable for the next couple years?

[@dustinmorris13]

What you choose to give points to is very interesting. You give them to dynamic signals, which is a gimmick, and a bigger screen size, which means nothing. Yet you give 0.5 for Ford's OnBoard Power system? That should have received 10 points alone. These comparisons need a Gen Z rating warning.

[@CarConfections]

We point out the features and most of our viewers are smart enough to make their own mental tallies based on which things are the most important to them

[@floridadawg9857]

Depreciation rate on the Dodge Ram will leave a mark..... Just sharing the facts

[@majeedtaouk3038]

As a truck person. The Ford towing capabilities outweigh any fancy pansy luxury

[@mikescaffo4850]

I like the ram but everyone I know who owns ram is always having some kind of problem with it then again ford is having plenty of issues with there products I have a 2017 gmc with no issues so I guess I will stick with my gmc the ram is pretty I will say that

[@ramrider1453]

Lol…. Every one and I mean everyone I know that have Ford,GM and Ram have issues. Everyone…. I been in this world a long time and well aware of most of the issues on all makes. Now it a matter of picking your poison on what repair ya may want to do on any make. I’ll take the Ram. Manifold bolts or the 1% issue with lifters is the poison I picked. Cheaper to repair versus ford or GM issues.

[@ms1406]

Ford care more about towing and payload while ram care more about looks and driver comfort but neither is worth 90k

[@premiercconstruction]

Ram with those bed cargo compartments are saying something. These trucks are so expensive…. The beds souls be way more practical…. And finished.

[@vmcarpenter7889]

Ram for sure

[@best0180]

Its sad to see how ford down on luxury to the Ram as compared to previous years

[@mrlookn4dchewn84]

Update on tungsten will not have On-Board Power and Parksense Automatic Parking System 😢‼️

[@rickster7876]

Ram all the way!

[@dave3682]

RAM is owned by Stellantis, which is headquartered in the Netherlands. So its a Dutch truck vs an American truck

[@Lq32332]

Until you look a the US parts content on a Ford. It has less than the Ram most years! 😂 So both are really Mexican / Chinese / American trucks.

[@hellkitty1014]

Made In Sterling Heights, Michigan.

[@dave3682]

@hellkitty1014 irrelevant. The Nissan Titan is built in Canton, Mississippi and no one calls it an American truck.

[@hellkitty1014]

@@dave3682 so the Tundra is a Japanese truck despite being made in Texas? I care more about American workers BUILDING things than where something is headquartered. Americans consume durable goods to the tune 65%+ from China and nothing is said.

[@Lq32332]

@@dave3682 How relevant are the US parts contents of the trucks? Or is it just where the corporation is located that matters to you?

[@beachlife3572]

When is RAM going to build the Tungsten? You can't even place an order for it right now....

[@dochall9954]

Your review is inaccurate according to Ram dealers. They all have told me the Tungsten Ram will have power tilt/telescope wheel. And at the time of your video, the truck was not available yet.

[@CarConfections]

Unless they secretly add that feature, RAM (as in the company itself) never mentioned anything about changing out the steering wheel in the future

[@G-Rated]

These two are the try hard luxury trucks. Everyone knows the GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate is the truck to beat. I actually prefer the GMC’s styling and interior over both of these trucks. The Ford looks like a 2015 model.

[@thumperjdm]

My 1999 Ford F-150 Lariat-trim had an external radio antenna. That Ford is STILL using an external radio antenna for a 2025-model $90K truck (or on ANY vehicle, these days!) should have been a few points off, also. Worrying about your antenna breaking-off in a carwash should no longer be an issue car buyers have.

[@mllg08]

$14k OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT IN THE HIGHEST TRIM OF THE F150.....AND A RAM FOR $91K....PSST I'LL CHECK THESE OUT ON THE USED MARKET ASAP😂

[@sansar44]

$90k for a pick-up truck? wtf? shell out a few buck more you could have a S-class MB

[@ms1406]

That ram is nice

[@jiggidyjam]

I’m not paying 100k for a 4 door anything😂😂😂😂😂

[@victorious9213]

Ram hands down. And I'm not sold on the Ford having better towing. That HO motor in the Ram is very powerful.

[@colex_og9356]

Ram any time

[@loutorres1965]

Why are you comparing a 2025 with a 2024? Why not wait until GMC and ford come out with respective 2025’s

[@CarConfections]

They both are just now are hitting dealerships. Ask Ford why it's a 2024 🤷‍♂️

[@howlnwolf3321]

they are both new releases but ram calls theirs a 25 while other brands call theirs 24's

[@heriklopez727]

Ram all day bby

[@jamielancaster01]

Please 0-60 the Ford is almost a full second faster.

[@litdaddy4630]

the ram goes 4.5 sec 0-60 the ford does not go a 3.5 second 0-60 😂😂

[@robertannable9584]

FORD fanboys always telling me that the F150 interior is just as nice as the RAM haha. A Laramie has a nicer interior than the top F150. Leaf springs on a $90k truck? Really, FORD?

[@reedburke7762]

No electric tilt? Ugly boot instead. Other than that, Ram is my choice. I have a 2020 Limited, looks like mostly the same truck with added technology. $90000 verses $0000000, 340000 miles, there is not enough to get me to trade. The 2020 ride is exceptional and very reliable.

[@RatnaRai-nm7sv]

I know you guys are Ram lover

[@JJJ5.7]

Deduct 2 points for no oil dip stick. 😂

[@KC-632H]

Who wants to pay those prices over 110.000 in 🇨🇦😂

[@Jazzyexplorer]

I don't believe this comparison it seems to be pretty biased and if you are going to do any truck stuff the would win all day

[@MrNismopro]

Why do I feel like COVID caused this price hike. It’s like when the chip shortage happened which led to demand over supply. Ever since then, the prices only sky rocketed. I hope people don’t forget what some of these manufacturers did to them. It would be great if a high percentage of consumers paused or cancel their purchases just so that these dealers and manufacturers feel it.

[@CarConfections]

As inventory starts to stack up, especially with trucks, we are hoping to see prices start to fall through the second half of this year. But, yes, the increases in prices have been insane over the last few years!

[@robertannable9584]

#BIDENOMICS is working, folks. Not a joke!

[@rodrigocastrovelasco755]

Ford número 1

[@goatedsale2375]

Ford is 100% better no questions

[@raywillingham5491]

I’ll take the F150. Rams aren’t reliable. Leases a Ram Limited in 2018 and has tons of problems. Ford me please

[@ofmiceandmandrakes1005]

Man Ford got smoked 🚬 😭

[@Ratridez]

Can you build a work truck with a 8'' regular box instead of these stupid over priced plastic glorified suvs .

[@weirdshibainu]

Nope. I sold GMC's for a year and there's no money in basic work trucks. Only time we'd take one from another dealer was if it was already sold.

[@Ratridez]

@@weirdshibainu That's because 90 percent of the people buy them for cars , us 10 percent their totally useless , very poor load rating , stupid options I don't need and goofy tailgates that are rendered useless after the first dent .

[@weirdshibainu]

@@Ratridez Yep. If you want a good truck try to buy a fleet sale vehicle. Usually an extended cab with boxes and a rack.

[@mymoviesofww2]

What about longevity? I'll put the Ford in front of Dodge anytime.

[@rjro100]

You lost me with the price

[@hermanwilliams3092]

Ram

[@MiAnHu88]

Chevy Silverado enters the chat!!!💪🏿

[@OPC249]

And breaks before they meet up

[@hellkitty1014]

I think it would take the Denali Ultimate to compete here.

[@alicepooper8562]

junk

[@SevinthDaye]

WHY??

[@firebirdgv]

As a customer, i dont care how much luxury is added to any of does trucks. We are not stupid. Those trucks are $40,000 MSRP Overpriced by the manufacture. Those prices ARE AN INSULT TO THE AMERICAN CUSTOMER ALREADY. Manufactures think customers are stupid and wont care if they keep raising the prices. WELL, I TELL EVERYONE, DO NOT BUY ANY OF THEIR NEW VEHICLES. LET THE AMERICAN AUTO MANUFACTURES GO BROKE. THAT WILL TEACH THEM A LESSON TO "RESPECT" THE AMERICAN CONSUMER AND DROP THOSE REDICULOUS PRICES BY 40% TO 50%. JUST STAY AWAY. BUY YOURSELF A CHEAP USED VEHICLE AND WAIT AS THE AUTO MANUFACTORS GO BANKRUPT. BUNCH OF RIP OFFS.👎👎👎

[@chrischamaschuk463]

the ram is ugly and I'll say out of all trucks is the least attractive imo , I'll go with the ford and it's not even close for me but if I had a choice between the gm and the ram id also go with the gm , fiat is a wannabe company that'll never beat ford in real world comparisons. thus why 90% of the workforce goes with fords and not rams period

[@raywillingham5491]

Ram reliability sucks ass. I could care less how it rides or the luxury appointments….give me the reliable 150 please

[@baldeagle2128]

Ause a truck has payload to take yo azz places

[@shelhawke7206]

To much garbage on a truck for the price, and horrible interior colors.

[@CharlesZupan]

Crams and chebbies always trying to one up Ford

[@CarlosRTorres-mq1cu]

FORD....NO THANKS!! ..

[@claytonsalikie6980]

I would take a ford over a dodge!!!