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2026 Ram 1500 vs 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2026 GMC Sierra 1500

RAM 1500 Feb 20th, 2026
2026 Ram 1500 driving down road

The 2026 Ram 1500 is a light-duty pickup truck that’s made to get the job done. But how does it fare against the 2026 Ford F-150 and the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500? Read on as our team at McKeown Chrysler takes a closer look at each truck’s engine capabilities (with the 2026 Ram 1500 getting 305 horsepower, the 2026 Ford F-150 getting 325 horsepower, and the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 getting 355 horsepower) and fuel efficiency (with the 2026 Ram 1500 using a combined 10.9 L/100km, the 2026 Ford F-150 using a combined 11 L/100km, and the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 using a combined 13.9 L/100km) to see which comes out on top!

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Engine Capability

The base engine for the 2026 Ram 1500 is the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine with eTorque, which gets a maximum horsepower of 305 and 269 lb-ft of torque. The base engine for the 2026 Ford F-150 is the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine, which gets a maximum horsepower of 325 with 400 lb-ft of torque. The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500’s base engine is the 5.3L gas engine, which gets a maximum horsepower of 355 and 383 lb-ft of torque. With all being quite close, the base engines in each of the 2026 Ram 1500, 2026 Ford F-150, and 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 are pretty neck and neck, making it difficult to pick a winner based on these stats alone.

Fuel Efficiency

As such, let’s take a closer look at fuel efficiency. Trucks are notorious gas-guzzlers, so whichever is more fuel-efficiency is definitely the better option. Here’s the breakdown:

 Specifications  2026 Ram 1500  2026 Ford F-150  2026 GMC Sierra 1500
 Fuel Efficiency, City (L/100km)  9.7  12.5  15.2
 Fuel Efficiency, Highway (L/100km)  12.1  9.5  12.2
 Fuel Efficiency, Combined (L/100km)  10.9  11.0  13.5

2026 Ram 1500 vs 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Verdict

While all three trucks are pretty evenly matched when it comes to base engine power and performance, the 2026 Ram 1500 pulls ahead by being the most fuel-efficient of the bunch. Add in its luxurious cabin features, and you’ve got a truck that can both get the job done while keeping you and your passengers comfortable while it does.

Test Drive the 2026 Ram 1500 at McKeown Chrysler in Springbrook, ON

If you want to experience the 2026 Ram 1500 for yourself, come and visit our team at McKeown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram! We’ll find the perfect new or used Ram 1500 for your needs and budget. Reach out to our product specialists today to take a test drive around Springbrook, ON, today!

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