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2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman vs 2021 Ford F-150 XL: Which Base Engine is Better?
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(Posted on Mar 19, 2021 at 01:12AM by Josh Lew)
The 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman and 2021 Ford F-150 XL both offer functional, durable vinyl interiors and work-ready powertrains. If you do not need to perform heavy-duty hauling, the V6 engines on these models should be sufficient. Which one allows you to do more? Â
2021 1500 Tradesman
Engine: 3.6L Pentastar V6
HP: 305
Torque: 269 lb.-ft
2021 F-150 XL
Engine: 3.3L Ti-VCT V6
HP: 290
Torque: 265 lb.-ft
Engine: 3.6L Pentastar V6
HP: 305
Torque: 269 lb.-ft
2021 F-150 XL
Engine: 3.3L Ti-VCT V6
HP: 290
Torque: 265 lb.-ft
The slightly larger Pentastar V6 helps the Ram 1500 stand out as the better value pick of this pair. The engine also features Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and an eTorque mild hybrid system, which adds 90 lb.-ft of launch power. The design is ideal for towing, and the Tradesman can pull in excess of 3,500 kg provided it has a proper setup. Even with its high performance level, the pickup still offers fuel economy figures as low as 9.4 L/100 km (highway).Â
To learn more about the V6-powered 2021 Ram 1500 models, contact our Calgary dealership today.
