The Ford F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in America and has been for several decades running. It originally started as part of the F-Series trucks that debuted in 1948. The F-Series was marketed as a full-size pickup model that was bigger than the compact Ford Ranger. Starting in 1953, the naming convention for the F-Series model line includes the F-100, F-250, and F-350.
In most cases, trucks come with a standard-size bed that is six feet and five inches long. Some models also offer long beds; the usual size for that configuration is eight feet long. These are the two most common lengths of truck bed. However, some truck models come with a short bed, which is usually between five feet and five inches long and five feet and eight inches long.
The Dodge RAM 1500 has been around since 1981, and it’s achieved a level of niche popularity in that time. Despite not enjoying the title of “America’s Best-Selling Vehicle” like the Ford F-150, the RAM 1500 has still picked up plenty of fans over the years. In earlier years, it was looked at as a tough work truck, albeit with some persistent problems. But more recent models get constant accolades[…]
For the 2024 model year, all the usual suspects are available, including offerings from Ford, Ram, and GM for a total of seven. We’ve ranked each model based on its driving performance, cargo space, towing ability, tech features, and various other extras that might give one model the edge over another.
**U.S. Patent Numbers: 5,695,235; 5,551,742; 5,505,512; 5,370,436
