There are trucks and there are tr-uuu-cks. And when you want the most ridiculous pickups in terms of horsepower, performance and off-road capability, there’s no hotter duo than that Ford F-150 Bird of Prey and Ram 1500 TRX.
So after that Debut of the new V8-powered Raptor R On Monday, let’s take a closer look at how these bad guys are performing on paper. Does one truck have a clear advantage over the other or can these competitors hang next to each other?
engine and performance
The main difference between the Raptor R and the standard F-150 Raptor is its engine. Instead of using a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6, the Raptor R gets a supercharged V8. That makes it a far more formidable opponent for the TRX, which also has mega V8 power.
powertrain specifications
| Ford F-150 Raptor R | Ram 1500 TRX | |
| engine |
Supercharged 5.2 liter V8 |
Supercharged 6.2 liter V8 |
| perfomance |
700 hp |
702 hp |
| torque |
640 lb.ft. |
650 lb.ft. |
| transmission |
10-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
| journey |
4WD |
4WD |
| 0-60mph |
open |
4.5 sec |
off-road geometry
Given the sheer size and power of these trucks, you probably won’t be using them to tackle extremely technical sections on tight trails. But when it comes time to hit the rocks or dunes, both the Ford and Ram are well set for success, although the Raptor has a clear advantage across the board here.
off-road specifications
| Ford F-150 Raptor R | Ram 1500 TRX | |
| approach angle |
33.1 degrees |
30.2 degrees |
| departure angle |
24.9 degrees |
23.5 degrees |
| corner break |
24.4 degrees |
21.9 degrees |
| ground clearance |
13.1 inches |
11.8 inches |
The Raptor R comes standard with 37-inch tires.
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Dimensions
To call these big pickups is an understatement. They’re huge in every dimension — so much so that they’re required by law to have center amber marker lights because they’re so damn wide. However, as you can see, the dimensions are pretty close. None of the trucks really outperforms the others in this category.
Outside measurements
| Ford F-150 Raptor R | Ram 1500 TRX | |
| wheelbase |
145.4 inches |
145.1 inches |
| length |
232.6 inches |
232.9 inches |
| Broad |
87.0 inches |
88.0 inches |
| Height |
80.6 inches |
80.9 inches |
| base weight |
5,950 pounds (estimated) |
6,350 pounds |
The Ram has slightly less payload and towing capacity than the Ford.
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truck stuff
You can’t talk about pickup trucks without discussing their hauling capabilities. Payload is the weight a truck can carry in its bed, while towing refers to how heavy a trailer can be towed. In both categories, Ford has a slight advantage.
payload and towing
| Ford F-150 Raptor R | Ram 1500 TRX | |
| Maximum payload |
1,400 pounds |
1,310 pounds |
| Maximum towing |
8,700 pounds |
8,100 pounds |
None of these trucks are wimps.
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Technology
Inside, each truck features a 12-inch portrait touchscreen running the latest and greatest systems from each automaker. For Ford, that means Sync 4 with over-the-air update capability, and for Ram, the user-friendly Uconnect system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard on both trucks.
These pickups also have many active and passive safety systems. Ford hasn’t detailed the new Raptor R, but considering the standard F-150 Raptor comes standard with the company’s Co-Pilot 360 suite of driver-assistance technologies, we can’t imagine the R being any different . Ram offers a similar array of tech, with things like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and forward collision warning.
Price
So far these crazy pickups seem pretty balanced, but when it comes to price there’s a big difference. Ford says the Raptor R will start at just under $110,000, while the Ram 1500 TRX is $80,595 including target. Sure, you can pick a Ram up to the six-figure mark, but that’s still quite a premium price.
The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R will go into production later this year.
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