Year-over-Year Comparison
2026 vs 2025
RAM 1500
Side-by-side towing capacity, payload, and engine comparison
VS
2026
RAM 1500
Max Towing Capacity
11,610lbsWINS
Max Payload
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Available Configurations
16variantsWINS
2025
RAM 1500
Max Towing Capacity
11,550lbs
Max Payload
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Available Configurations
14variants
Top Engine Options — Side by Side
2026 Best Configs
Engine
Max Tow
3L I6 gasoline
420 hp · 469 lb-ft
11,610 lbs
5.7L V8 gasoline
395 hp · 410 lb-ft
11,320 lbs
3.6L V6 gasoline
305 hp · 269 lb-ft
8,130 lbs
2025 Best Configs
Engine
Max Tow
3L I6 gasoline
420 hp · 469 lb-ft
11,550 lbs
3.6L V6 gasoline
305 hp · 269 lb-ft
8,110 lbs
Towing Verdict
The 2026 RAM 1500 tows more, rated up to 11,610 lbs vs 11,550 lbs for the 2025 — a difference of 60 lbs.