2021 Ford F-150 XLT Sport Vs 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn Night Edition: Which Entry Level Truck Is Best?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ธ.ค. 2020
- Today I compare a 2021 Ford F-150 XLT to a 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn Sport!
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The fact that you can get adaptive cruise and all the latest safety features on the XLT F150 is a game changer in the truck world. It means that Ford recognizes that safety features are not luxury features and shouldnt be restricted to luxury trim levels. That seals the deal for me.
I agree 100%, though, it would be nice to see Ford extend more safety features even to the base XL trim as both the Nissan Titan and Toyota Tundra come standard with their manufacturers respective safety suites even on the base trim.
I mean truck base prices went up so you’re not just getting them for free so Fords still getting their money
Apparently you can't drive if you need that crap. But hey fords got you
@@bryan70546 Apparently...
@@brandonmick9191 Yeah but they didn't go up by much. The 2021 F-150 only went up $195 from the base msrp of the 2020 F-150. Going from having no touchscreen in the 2020 XL to an 8" touchscreen standard in the 2021 XL more than makes up for that tiny price increase by itself... Not to mention the fact that you also now get the 10-speed tranny standard as well instead of the 6-speed.
Ben Hardy getting it done on Christmas day! Beast!
I really like the quick side by side format of this video. Nicely done!
I purchased a 2021 Ram 1500 Bighorn Sport last month. I traded in a 2014 Ram 1500 Big Horn. The only thing I did to the 2014 other than oil changes was a new battery after 5 years. I put new brakes on after 93,000 miles. I could've went a little longer, at least 100,000. Love the Ram !
How much were you able to get below sticker?
I have 2011 ram 1500 sport still goin strong, just replace the stock battery last dec.... thinking getting the 2021 rebel....
I just purchased a Ford F-150 XLT FX4, and I really like it. I have a 2017 Ram eco diesel that blew an engine at only 83K miles. Ram is going to replace the engine; but I am going to sell it as-soon-as the engine is installed. It blew an engine back in July, and was told by Ram that the ETA on the engine is January 2023. I advise anyone thinking about purchasing a Ram eco diesel to reconsider. Ram has had a lot of engine issues with the eco diesel.
Great review boss it was getting towards the end and I thought you weren't going to go over price but you nailed it
Thank you for comparing 2 regular trucks us regular folks can buy. That 70+K stuff is crazy. No offense I don't want massage seats and weird electrical stuff that will break down the road.
Oh, Merry Christmas Ben.
Entry level? Not in my world! Those are mid-level entries, fairly well optioned.
Two amazing trucks. Both companies deserve some appreciation for what they've gotten to the average buyer (not everyone can spend 60k on a new vehicle). Ford really stepped up their game this year. Honestly for me, I do like RAM more than Ford but I'd personally choose the Ford with the 3.5L EcoBoost over the Hemi since it's more power and better efficiency. You can't go wrong with either of these so it really comes down to what you want and how much you like driving that truck.
i like the gauge cluster on the ford compared to the optional fully digital display tbh
The F150 and Ram seem to be the kings of the pickup world right now!
03 SVT Cobra bruh but it’s the Toyota
@cool guys no man dodge is still unreliable
@@adrianm5936 have you owned one I owned several had no issues with any of them
@@brianmuckey1962 do u trust fiat Chrysler built quality
@@adrianm5936 yah. My 05 has 246k miles on factory sealed motor and trans. My uncles 2016 is a beast. You must still be living in 1997
Merry Christmas Ben!
Both Trucks are best in my book they look Beautiful!!! For an entry level I we wish they were in my price range tho.
Good review I don’t know a lot about Ram trucks now I do. Noticed a couple of things. At 2:50 when he lowered the tailgate of the Ford it was parked next to a Chevy Silverado and at 5:50 when he closed the rear doors the Rams back door rattled really bad. Good review though.
Been waiting
merry christmas ben. stay safe
Both are nice in its own way. 👍👍
A lot of people love Ford but I just don't have good luck with them. Our first expedition would sit in the driveway and when it rained the lights came on, the radio came on and the windshield wipers would turn on. Constant coil problems. Got a newer expedition. Transmission went out at 60,000 miles. Constant coil problems. When it rained interior lights came on, radio came on. So both leaked water obviously. I don't own the newest trucks but a Ford mechanic said the new motors have constant problems. I still have my old 04 RAM and it's the best truck I've ever had. It is starting to rust above rear wheels though so it's not perfect but it's almost 17 years old. Will look at another RAM in 2021
Great info
Hey Ben. I would recheck your towing stats. The F150 looks to be equipped with the Max Trailer Tow Package. Which would put the towing close to 14k lbs not 9k.
I’ve been actively looking and comparing these two for about a month now, but I’m 90% sure I’ll be getting the F-150 in the end
3.5 EcoBoost is a better choice.
I was in the same boat. Ram Rebel vs a 2021 Ford F150 3.5EB with FX4 package. Went with the Ford. Too much technology to ignore.
@@joostinkong Same, just bought my 3.5L XLT with FX4! Very impressed with it for the short while I've driven it.
@@MrManthalete congratulations! Honestly, I've never owned a truck. Or an American vehicle. I'm super happy with the F-150. Officially a truck dude lol. I love this thing man.
You should talk about the speaker system in them too.
Love your videos. Leaning towards the Ford. But wanted a 4x4 with auto and a push button locked rearend.. I can’t believe this combination doesn’t exist
You can get a locking rear end no problem I heard the new tremors might have a front locker. Sick!
I just really like naturally aspirated engines for trucks. I just got a 21 ram sport and I love it
But FORD has a V8
Ben. Take a day off. Lol. Have a Christmas drink.. cheers and have a great day.
I didn’t do any filming today lol
Merry Christmas 🎅🎄 RAM RIDER😁
@@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS same to you as well. Best wishes to you and your family. 🎄🎄🥃 Cheers
F150! I have almost that exact truck on order and can’t wait for it to arrive!
Great review!
Nice, which engine did you go with?
@@jakes5530 3.5L
Excellent! Good choice man...sexy truck for sure!!! I messed up and bought a 2020
@@swingbag12 why don’t you trade it in for the 2021 FORD F-150
Ben do you know if sport mode keeps it from going in and out of eco? specifically on the 5.0*
On my 3.5L sport and eco are two different modes completely. And, between normal, eco, and sport, normal gets the best mpg for me.
I've been driving my 17 F150 3.5 Eco Boost since summer of 17 and enjoy every second of it! Leveled, 33in tires, Roush intake, headers, full exhaust, and tuned. Hauls and performs well off road!
ram and ford are absolute beasts
They're both awesome trucks. I have an F150, but I could just as easily be driving a RAM1500. In the end, it came down to not being able to find big horn equipped how I wanted, but I was able to find an F150 XLT equipped how I wanted.
I just bought a 2019 RAM bighorn absolutely amazing ride? Styling is nice and that Hemi kicks. I test drove the Ford F150 V8, didn’t like it, the engine lagged when I hit the gas. RAM smooth at low and high speeds. The ecoboost and hemi V8 are accurate comparisons.
strange I have the 5.0 and zero lag and it hauls ass.
@@kona6451 yeah the ram 5.7 hemi is slow compared to the 5.0 ford v8
3.5 EcoBoost is a beast!! F150 for me, hands down!!
Ram is just Rolls Royce of Pickup Trucks.
I doubt that bud.
I like the Ram.
You need to do a drag race with both trucks
I own a 2020 5.0 f150 but I do like the looks of that ram .
I think the FORD looks way better, check it in person, trust me
Enjoy ya videos guy. Very nice side by side, wish u had done v8, but I'm a Ford guy. I have a 2023 Ford f150 xlt sport crew cab v8 rwd.
I'll take the ram. I have a 2017 big horn its great truck. love the hemi.
AGREED RAM ALL DAY
If I could have actually found a big horn with off-road and max tow, I probably would have bought it. But I'm plenty happy with my F150 3.5 ecobeast. It has more power and torque than the V8, and I'm average over 19 mpg over a two month period.
Dad just bought a new blacked out bighorn yesterday, RAM just has better lease deals
Merry Christmas Ben. Lookin at these two trucks, I’ll take the RAM
Could you do a towing comparison in the future
Once manufacturers give me trucks to do tests like that
I drive a 2015 midnight chevy 1500..but no longer loyal to any manufacturer anymore. Id drive that f150 any day..maybe my next truck f150 ecoboost crew cab.
10:13 (sign) “DONT TOUCH SCREEN WITH PLASTIC” him (touches)
During installation it says... I leave my plastic on most of the time when I buys new trucks
Hey ben it’s Ben again how much is the MSRP on that XLT because we want a xlt because of the headlights
Will I want but my dad wants the XLT to
The F150 3.5 twin turbo can tow up to 14,000 lbs if I’m not mistaken.
Today I bought my brand new f150 XLT 302A so with that being said.... I'll take the Ford. The RAM is also very nice truck
Powerboost f150 truck is a magnificent upgrade must say
Hey Ben love the videos can you do a base trim Chevy suburban please😇
Yes
Thanks for all the great content. Helped me when purchasing my new truck! Obviously the better of the two.
Which one did you get?
@@jacobrobinson923 went with the Ford.
I have the 2015 F150 Lariat 3.5 Ecoboost Twin Turbo and I absolutely love the truck in every way. And I never have to worry about rust, something the Ram owner will undoubtedly have to suffer with.
If you live somewhere that it snows, it doesn't matter what brand vehicle you drive they all rust.
@@Turndog375 he meant the F150 body won’t rust
@@AC313_ I get that, and he’s not wrong there, but everything underneath it will still rust so rust treatment will still be necessary on the frame/axles etc.
Deciding factor for me comes down to a heated steering wheel. You can get it on the ram big horn but not the xlt...
Yea XLT has been lacking against Big Horn for a bit. This brings it much more competitively but the lack of heated steering wheel at XLT is a miss compared to GM and Ram.
that sucks
Thats what gloves are for lol
I guess everyone has their priorities, but you can get an aftermarket heated steering wheel cover that plugs into the 12v for around $50, if that was the only thing.
Really?
Should’ve got the long screen on the ram
Game changer
Can you do a review of the 2.7 EcoBoost?
Yes
Huge factor for cold climate: no heated steering wheel in XLT!!
I do have f150. Xlt 21
So far excellent truck
I'd probably take the Ram, although I'd like to see Ram tweak the Hemi so it can compete with the 3.5 twin turbo of the Ford.
I like all trucks but I have stuck with FORD because that HEMI tick is to unbearable for me. To be fair though FORD definitely has issues with their transmissions.😅
F150!
if ram would compete with the 3.5l having more power, toporque and MPG. they would sell a hell of a lot more. love the rams.
F150
Im really wanting to upgrade to the new ram!
No, get the 2021 FORD F-150
The RAM !! The RAM !!
I really enjoy watching you videos but can you please find the new 2021 F150 with a real V8 5.0 to review?
I plan on reviewing one
Ford has more power, more options and a better warranty. Is always going to be Ford between these two.
I mean I work for Ford but that's wholly inaccurate. You get front sensors, LED tail lights, a rear seat armrest, softer leather on the steering wheel and a heated steering wheel in the RAM. None of which can be found on the f-150 XLT.
@@bztrain the Ford can come with all of that lol. And it has a fold down armrest with cup holders in the rear.
@@mattgray6436 not in the xlt it doesn't. Better watch some more reviews bud.
@@bztrain I have a 2018 xlt with a heated wheel bud
@@mattgray6436 how's the rear seat armrest treating you? I mean that's standard in every other truck.
Ill take the ram, they are killin it over the past several years. Currently in a tundra, but will definitely go ram on my next truck
Better stick with the Tundra.
You’ll regret that if you care about reliability
Ram is an excellent truck. Hemi is proven.
@@blackbeargear8884 the rest of it is the problem
@@HughRussell06 yet ford has more lawsuits against them then FCA 🤔
Ngl the fancy lane keeping system and auto brake annoys me so much when I test drive them it makes my regular senses mess up
Makes sense but you can turn them off in the settings 🙂
As a FORD owner I will definitely say that this vehicle was biased towards the RAM. Note to self. If you are going to do a review of both of these trucks make sure that you show the RAM with the 12 inch screen as well. The FORD was definitely not the base model. The FORD definitely has the 302A package minus the moon roof and a few other features.
Notice the significant sound difference between the two doors closing at 5:50 in the video. The Ford F150 door closes with a very solid sound while the Ram 1500 door sounds like tin when it closes. You really do get a lot for the price of a Ram however the underlying build quality of the Ford simply seems more solid. Rams can be leased at a very reasonable price compared to Ford at the present time. Also, Ram is offering 0% interest and a near 0% money factor (basically a lease interest rate) for leasing. Regardless of the tin sound coming from the Ram, this truck did do extremely well in the IIHS and NHTSA safety rating. Difficult choice between the two IMHO. Depends on your needs and budget along with many other variables.
I'm in the market right now, and it is a *really* tough decision. There just is no clear winner as far as I can tell. Both consumer reports and repairpal claim RAM has higher long term reliability than F150, but edmunds says F150 is the highest. All I can say is, by every independent measure, tundra lags both ram and f150 in terms of long term reliability, so I am at least able to scratch one off the list, particularly since I really don't need a v8 anyway.
I noticed that too
I notice you keep forgetting to fold out the center console table on the f-150 in the reviews. That's why the shifter goes down. It doesn't go down while driving.
The work surface is an option. I believe the shifter is part of the sport appearance and can still lay flat without the work surface.
Not sure if it’s dealer markup or what but the XLT’s are priced way lower online and on Ford’s website also. You can get a nicely optioned out Lariat for 55k so not sure where you got 55k for this XLT
Once you start adding options, you can easily reach $60K MSRP on the build and price for an XLT
Ram looks nice but they rust after few years of having them up here in New york
The fords exhaust sounded better when idling but Rams sounded much better when revving them up
Ram 👌 Greetings from Provo 😂
I believe the ram has a better 5 stars overall safety rating Offset crash. They haven’t tested the 2021 Ford F150
FORD F-150 easy choice !!
2:52 is at silverado 😂😂
Please compare the new 5 liter ford v8 to the dodge ram him. I would never buy a truck with a v6.
@@robertireland61 they have the Coyote 5.0 F-150 for V8 purists like youself
I’ll wait on the 2022 Toyota Tundra.
how did that work out?
Ford > Ram. I’ll take one with the 5.0 v8 tho
3.5 EcoBoost will smoke the Ram. I speak from experience.
@@daves913 yeah it would, I’d take the v8 tho bc it will last longer than the eco boost
Yes the 3.5 is a monster. Both trucks are great though. I have a ram and my brother has an ecoboost and we both like eachothers trucks. We also agree that theyre both way better than my dads chevrolet
@@daves913 Yes it would but I would still take the Ram.
Anyone else spot the ram become a chevy silverado next to the f150 lol 2:54 still great comparison
I reuse transition clips
@@BenHardyCars Yea I understand as video editor keep it up man love your content
I'd go Ford but with the 5.0
Blacked out centers on the Ram rear tail lights are the blind spot sensors.
The Fords front end looks like it is a little bitch, where the Ram looks more aggressive. Ram for the win
listen to the sound @ 5:53 compare
I'd take the Ram but the Ford is not bad looking either. But why a mast antenna in 2021?
Both great but I'd go Ram
Had a Ford and it spent more time at the dealers with that eco crap. Have the new ram loaded with the Hemi and will not look back. Wish they boosted the power up on that 5.7 hemi. Little more would help or just go to the 6.4 and drop the 5.7. The Ford had nothing but Engine issues with check engine lights and two turbos in less than a year. Even the mechanic I talked to who worked on my truck said stay away and if you stick with a Ford, pick the 5.0 engine. It’s way better
Never had issues with my 2.7l. It's the 3.5l that's had known issues. Even the 5.0 Coyotes were having some.
Had a 2015 F150 with the 2.7L. Absolutely no issues. Only traded it in because it was a super cab. Kids are getting bigger had to go to a crew cab. What did I get? 2019 F150 with the 2.7L. Still loving it.
@@Jbh0369 glad to hear that for you. Mine had seals go three times and the turbo locked up. The Ford mechanic on a test drive with me even said stay away. Some have luck but are garbage. The 3.5 they use in the raptor are starting to show issues with miles. This was what the guy told me. Hope you have miles problem free. Cheers 🍻
🤣👌
Always says a Dodge guy😂
Ram for me
In my area I can buy a ram Laramie for 25k cheaper than a f150 lariat and 9k cheaper than a f150 xlt. All super crew 4x4. Fords 3.5 ecoboost and ram 5.7 hemi. 9k is a lot of money and comparing more apple's to apple's 25k is alot more. I am a ford guy but i don't think i can justify the price difference.
Does RAM still have a bad transmission?
Yes
did you hear how bad the door sounded on the Ram when he closed it at 5:53
That's pretty bad
Entry Level XLT? Did I miss the announcement that Ford stopped making the XL?
I've been shopping Fords. An XLT can be had with heated power seats, heated wheel, power rear slider, remote start, keyless start, dual zone climate, 360° camera, heated side mirrors,and more. Hardly an entry level truck.
booth beutifull
Ford f150
I'd take the F150, but with the Powerboost engine with 430 HP and 570 lb ft of torque. Oh wait, I did take that!
You can haul a lot of windshields with that engine.
With that recalled premature failing 10 speed.. that thing won't hit 100k without major repairs
The Ford is the way to go. Just make sure you purchase the extended warranty so that when it has problems, you're not burdened by it. It will likely break down and if you're willing to spend 50k on a truck that's known to have issues, then the $3k for a warranty is the way to go.
What Truck doesn't have issues? 2021 Ram has a current recall. Look at Toyota with their recalls..
All trucks have their issues, but the likelihood of breakdown is what differentiates them. 3k for a warranty is a smart purchase, or buy a Tundra. It's due for updates, but they rarely break.
@@JoseAlvarez-zi8qg What? Go read 2020 Tundra problems. More safety problems than Ford...🤣
Not easy to find a Big Horn with LED's. Most are halogen
F150 !!
Ford all the way!
Why can't you ever compare a V8 to V8?
the 3.5 is basically a V8 lol
RAM 👍👍👍👍👍
F150!!!
My sister loves ram I will take Ford
Yeah V6 twin turbo Direct injection is disaster that’s why you see so many F150 on the road vs Ram
I drive a Ford for living is a disaster