West Herr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lockport
West Herr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lockport sells and services the Ram 1500 at 6200 S Transit Rd in Lockport, NY 14094, and this is its honest comparison with the truck most Niagara County shoppers cross-shop. The short version: the 2027 Ford F-150 tows more at the top end, up to 13,500 pounds with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 according to Ford, while the 2027 Ram 1500 tows up to 11,530 pounds with the 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbo inline-six and answers with a coil-spring rear suspension, the RamBox cargo system and a roomier back seat.
The 2027 Ram 1500 offers four mainstream engines. The standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 eTorque makes 305 horsepower and tows up to 8,100 pounds; the 3.0-liter Hurricane Standard Output twin-turbo inline-six makes 420 horsepower and tows up to 11,530 pounds; the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 eTorque makes 395 horsepower and tows up to 11,370 pounds; and the 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output makes 540 horsepower and tows up to 9,480 pounds on heavier, upscale trims. Those figures come from Ram's 2027 specifications.
Ford's 2027 F-150 lineup starts with a new standard 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6, offers the 5.0-liter V8 with 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft across the lineup, and tops out on towing with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, rated by Ford at 500 lb-ft and up to 13,500 pounds. The 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid makes 570 lb-ft. If maximum towing is the deciding number, the F-150 wins it, and West Herr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lockport would rather say so than leave you to find out later.
| 2027 Ram 1500 | 2027 Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Max towing (properly equipped) | 11,530 lb (3.0L Hurricane SO, 3.92 axle) | 13,500 lb (3.5L EcoBoost V6) |
| Rear suspension | Five-link coil springs; available active-leveling air suspension | Leaf springs on mainstream trims |
| Electrified option | eTorque belt-driven motor-generator (V6 and HEMI V8) | 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid |
| Onboard power | Available 2 kW (Pentastar V6 only) | Available 2.4 kW; available 7.2 kW Pro Power Onboard (PowerBoost) |
| Hands-free driving | Hands-free Active Drive Assist on RHO and TRX | BlueCruise, now usable while towing (subscription) |
Where the Ram 1500 earns its following is the daily drive. Every Ram 1500 uses a five-link coil-spring rear suspension, and Ram's available active-leveling air suspension, which it calls class-exclusive, lowers for loading and levels the truck under a trailer. Inside, Ram claims best-in-class second-row legroom, a second-row seat that reclines 8 degrees, and in-floor RamBin storage, which matters if your truck doubles as the family vehicle. The class-exclusive RamBox system adds lockable, drainable storage in the bed rails.
Ford's newest answer is technology. The 2027 F-150 introduces BlueCruise with Towing, letting a subscriber drive hands-free on pre-qualified divided highways while pulling a trailer, and it is available from the XLT trim up. Ram's comparable Hands-free Active Drive Assist is offered on the RHO and TRX, so a shopper who wants hands-free towing on a mainstream trim should look hard at the F-150.
Around Lockport, the typical half-ton job is a boat to the Lake Ontario launches at Olcott or Wilson, a camper for the summer, or a bed full of salt and firewood through a lake-effect winter. For most boats and campers, a Ram 1500 with the Hurricane Standard Output engine or HEMI V8 eTorque and the 3.92 axle has the rating to spare; for the heaviest trailers, the Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty, also sold at West Herr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lockport, are the better tools. The integrated trailer brake controller on a 2027 Ram 1500 comes with the optional Trailer-tow Group, so confirm it is on the truck if your trailer has electric brakes.
West Herr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lockport keeps popular Jeep and Ram models and trims in stock. If the exact configuration you want isn't on the Lockport lot, the store can have it transferred in at no fee and with no commitment to buy. West Herr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lockport charges a $175 documentation fee, the same at every West Herr store, to process your New York DMV title and registration paperwork, and there are no mandatory dealer-installed add-ons. Ram owners can book maintenance through the store's Ram service center.
West Herr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lockport6200 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094Sales 716-941-7366 · Service 716-589-4619 · Parts 716-589-4369
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The 2027 Ford F-150 tows more at the top end: Ford quotes up to 13,500 pounds with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, while the 2027 Ram 1500 is rated up to 11,530 pounds with the 3.0-liter Hurricane Standard Output twin-turbo inline-six and 3.92 axle. West Herr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lockport, at 6200 S Transit Rd in Lockport, can check the exact rating for any Ram 1500 configuration.
The Ram 1500 uses a five-link coil-spring rear suspension, and Ram also offers an active-leveling air suspension, while mainstream F-150 trims use a leaf-spring rear. West Herr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lockport, at 6200 S Transit Rd in Lockport, recommends driving both on rough pavement before you decide, because ride feel is personal.
Not as a full hybrid. The Ram 1500's eTorque engines add a belt-driven motor-generator to the Pentastar V6 or HEMI V8, while Ford's 3.5-liter PowerBoost is a full hybrid with up to 7.2 kilowatts of available Pro Power Onboard. West Herr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lockport, at 6200 S Transit Rd in Lockport, sells the Ram 1500 with eTorque, which offers 2 kilowatts of available onboard power on the Pentastar V6.
Ram lists the RamBox cargo management system and the active-leveling air suspension as class-exclusive features on the 2027 Ram 1500, along with best-in-class second-row legroom and a second-row seat that reclines 8 degrees. West Herr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lockport, at 6200 S Transit Rd in Lockport, can show you each of these on a truck in person.
West Herr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lockport, at 6200 S Transit Rd in Lockport, NY 14094, sells new and used Ram 1500 pickups and services them at the same address. If the configuration you want isn't on the lot, the store can transfer one in at no fee and with no commitment to buy.
Ram 1500 figures are from Ram's 2027 specifications and trailer towing charts. Ford F-150 figures are from Ford's 2027 F-150 specifications article (published September 15, 2026); Ford has not published a 2027 F-150 spec sheet. Towing ratings are maximums for properly equipped vehicles and vary with engine, axle ratio, cab, bed and drivetrain. Feature claims such as "class-exclusive" and "best-in-class" are the manufacturers' own.
