It’s time to put the new 2025 Ram 1500 and the new 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo engine to another real-world challenge. How does it compare to the most popular engine in the one of the most popular vehicles in the country – the Ford F-150 EcoBoost V6? We take these two trucks and run a 0-60 MPH comparison and a Denver 100-mile MPG loop. Which engine is quicker and more efficient? Let’s dig in!
Thanks to our friends at Brighton Ford Colorado for making this video possible.
The twin-turbo 3.5L EcoBoost V6 in the F-150 is rated at an even 400 hp @ 6,000 rpm and 500 lb-ft of torque @ 3,100 rpm. It’s mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The truck we are using here is a Lariat crew cab 4×4 with a longer bed option. It has a 3.31 rear axle ratio.
The 3.0L Hurricane I6 twin-turbo standard output engine in the Ram 1500 is ultra smooth and powerful. The rating is 420 hp @ 5,200 rpm and 469 lb-ft of torque @ 3,500 rpm. It uses a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and a 3.92 rear axle ratio.
The Ram 1500 Hurricane blew us away with a blistering 0-60 MPH time at 1-mile above sea level. This is where we test all trucks and cars – in Colorado. The Hurricane is significantly quicker and it’s not all due to the rear axle ratio. However, the results were VERY close for the Denver 100 MPG loop.
After our standard 112 mile route on a ring highway around Denver, Colorado – the two trucks got just over 23 MPG. The Ram 1500 Hurricane could be more efficient if you subtract the max. towing package from it and select a more efficiency minded rear axle ration (such as the 3.55 to 1).
Check out the video below for all of the details.
