Ram TRX vs. Ford Raptor: Performance Truck Comparison

If you want more capability and crave extra power from your next pickup truck, a high-performance off-road truck like the Ram 1500 SRT TRX might be exactly what you’re looking for. Designed to dominate demanding driving conditions, this pickup truck pushes performance to the next level and beyond with features like 35-inch tires, a 98% high-strength steel frame, and a supercharged V8 engine.

But the Ram 1500 SRT TRX isn’t the only high-performance truck on the market. The Ford Raptor also boasts next-level power and capability, offering features like all-terrain tires, a fully-boxed, high-strength steel frame, and a supercharged V8 engine as well.

So which high-performance pickup truck is right for you? Get ready to witness a showdown between these two worthy opponents: the Ram TRX and the Ford Raptor.

RAM Trucks TRX

Performance: Which V8 Engine Delivers the Most Power?

When it comes to performance, the Ram 1500 TRX truck boasts impressive numbers. Equipped with a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® V8 engine, this high-performance truck delivers 777 best-in-class horsepower¹ and 680 best-in-class pound-feet of torque.²

The Ram 1500 TRX is notably fast, too. Able to reach a best-in-class top speed of 118 miles per hour.³ In fact, this truck claims the title of the Fastest Production Gas Off-Road Truck Ever.⁴ Buckle up and go from 0-60 miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds or 0-100 miles per hour in only 10 seconds, and expect a quarter mile time of 12.2 seconds.

When you’re ready to venture off the road in your Ram 1500 SRT TRX, you can do so confidently, thanks to off-road features like the Bilstein® Black Hawk® e² Shock System, 35-inch tires, and available beadlock-capable wheels. Plus, this pickup truck boasts 11.8 inches of ground clearance, so you don’t have to hold back when you want to explore beyond the trail.

Not only that, the Ram 1500 SRT TRX lets you choose from nine drive modes to suit the current driving situation, and that’s more selectable drive modes than the Ford Raptor R.⁵ These drive modes are: Sport, Snow, Mud/Sand, Rock, Baja, Custom, Tow, Auto, and Valet.

The 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor lineup gives you two engines to choose from. The Raptor is equipped with a 3.5-liter High-Output EcoBoost V6 engine that produces 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, while the Raptor R is equipped with a 5.2-liter Supercharged V8 engine that produces 720 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque.

You can upgrade your off-road game with available features like FOX Dual-Live internal bypass shocks with state-of-the-art electronic control technology and 37-inch all-terrain tires for greater traction. For the Raptor, minimum running ground clearance is 12 inches, slightly more than the Ram 1500 SRT TRX.

If you want more horsepower, torque, and drive modes, though, the Ram 1500 TRX has the definite edge in performance.

Cabin: Next-Level Convenience & Comfort

Even when you reach the roughest part of the trail, you can sit back and enjoy the convenience, comfort, and style of the Ram 1500 TRX cabin. You and your passengers will be treated to features like carbon fiber accents, leather-trimmed seating, and a 19-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system. You can also upgrade your adventures with an available dual-pane panoramic sunroof.

Front seat occupants get to sit in the lap of luxury with 12-way power heated leather-trimmed front bucket seats with ventilation, memory and massage functionality. Backseat passengers aren’t forgotten either. They’ll get to enjoy reclining rear seats with heat and ventilation, plus 44.8 inches of rear legroom.

The cabin also features a sleek 14.5-inch Uconnect® touchscreen, a 12-inch Digital Cluster Display, and a reconfigurable Head-Up Display for extra convenience. Not only that, dual wireless charging pads allow two phones to charge at the same time.

In the Ford F-150 Raptor, you’ll find comfort features like a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, and available heated rear seats. Leather seating surfaces are optional, adding a touch of style and luxury, while a B&O® Unleashed Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® comes standard to enhance your music of choice.

Technology features in the Ford Raptor include a 12-inch capacitive touchscreen and a 12-inch digital productivity screen, while a Heads-Up Display is optional. A wireless charging pad is included, but it is only designed to charge one phone at a time.

Safety: Keeping You Protected on Every Drive

The Ram 1500 TRX makes sure you stay protected on the go with more than 100 standard and available safety and security features. Enjoy extra peace of mind with features such as a 360° Surround View Camera that allows you to see the area around your truck. In addition, Forward Collision Warning can alert you to a potential collision, while available Evasive Steering Assist can step in to help the driver change lanes to avoid the collision.

Not only that, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection looks out for you by scanning the side and rear areas of your truck and works to keep you safe when you’re reversing.

The Ford F-150 Raptor also keeps you safe with features like a standard Rear View Camera, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Tow Coverage, Forward Collision Warning, and Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking.

Standout Styling: TRX Bloodshot Night Edition

Turn heads on and off the trail with the Ram 1500 SRT TRX Bloodshot Night Edition, which offers bold design details like a bespoke painted blacktop upper, including the hood and roof, plus lower body two-tone paint, a custom red center accent stripe on the hood, and an exclusive bedside splash graphic.

Not only that, this edition adds 18-inch beadlock-capable wheels, a custom glass-encased center console plaque, and carbon fiber accents with red tracers, further setting this version apart.

Which Performance Truck Is Right for You?

The Ram 1500 SRT TRX and the Ford F-150 Raptor trucks both offer next-level performance and capability, as well as ample creature comforts, but if you want ultimate power, extra speed, more luxury, and features like a larger touchscreen and dual wireless charging pads, the Ram 1500 TRX is the obvious answer.

If you’re still not convinced, test-drive both models to see how they compare to each other. Here at your Ram truck dealer in the Myrtle Beach area, our team can answer questions about the Ram 1500 SRT TRX or one of our other trucks, like the 2026 Ram Rebel, and set you up with a test drive today!

Once you’ve upgraded to your new Ram truck, you can count on us to keep it running like new. We offer routine maintenance, specials such as Ram oil change service coupons, repairs, and quality parts to ensure your Ram truck can continue to handle every off-road challenge. We look forward to serving you!

¹Based on manufacturer’s preliminary horsepower ratings. Class Based on FCA US LLC Large Light Duty Pickups and the latest available competitive information. Excludes BEVs.

²Based on manufacturer’s preliminary torque ratings. Class Based on FCA US LLC Large Light Duty Pickups and the latest available competitive information. Excludes BEVs.

³Based on manufacturer’s preliminary top speed ratings. Class Based on FCA US LLC Large Light Duty Pickups and the latest available competitive information. Excludes BEVs.

⁴Based on top speed ratings and the latest available competitive information. Manufacturers preliminary speed ratings for Ram 1500 SRT® TRX.

⁵Based on drive modes offered and the latest available competitive information.