The Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Rivian RT1
See Why the New Ford F-150 Lightning
Outshines the New Rivian R1T
Compare the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T Electric Trucks Near Utica, NY
At Steet Ponte Ford, our truck lineup features the F-150, and within that lineup, there's the electric vehicle version, the F-150 Lightning. It has been a hit since it came onto the market because it's powerful, capable, and doesn't use any fossil fuel. There's a good reason why it's in high demand. Some people have wondered how it compares to truck alternatives such as the Rivian R1T. Our dealership has put together a comparison that shows you how the F-150 Lightning comes out on top in multiple ways.
Truck Legacy and Pedigree
One thing to keep in mind when purchasing a vehicle is brand reputation. Everyone from New Hartford to Whitesboro and Rome knows that a Ford truck is one that you can count on. It's been that way for decades, and the automaker doesn't intend to stop now. There are years of knowledge and the highest levels of innovation and forward-thinking in the automotive space behind the Ford F-150 Lightning. You can bet that Ford will stake its strong reputation on this electric truck performing to the high levels everyone expects out of any pickup truck that it offers. While challengers will always be there, Ford continues to stake its position at the top, because it knows trucks.
Electric Truck Performance
While the Rivian R1T is able to boast more overall horsepower, it doesn't match the Ford F-150 Lightning with overall torque. The F-150 Lightning gets 775 pound-feet of torque which means more wheel power and grip out on the road, and it has the edge for electric range as top battery options can go 320 miles on a single charge to the Rivian R1T's 314 miles.
Size
The Rivian R1T is a capable truck, but it's a mid-sized truck. That does make a difference, particularly when assessing interior space in your cabin for passengers, and importantly, truck bed size. The Ford F-150 Lightning is an entire foot longer than the Rivian R1T, with its 5.5-foot truck bed, measuring 67 inches long and 21.4 inches tall, with 52.8 cubic feet of cargo space. The Rivian R1T only has 22.6 cubic feet of room.
Capability
The Ford F-150 Lightning can not only fit more in its truck bed, but it can haul more. It has a maximum payload range of 1,657 pounds standard to 2,235 pounds of payload capacity, while the Rivian R1T gets a maximum of 1,760 pounds. For towing, Rivian says the R1T gets a maximum of 11,000 pounds. While that's better than the 10,000 pounds of towing from the F-150 Lightning, it's important to note the F-150 Lightning has more wheel power, plus uses all of Ford's advanced towing and hauling technology which includes Pro Trailer Backup Assist, Trailer Brake Controller, Smart Hitch, and On-Board Scales so you can tow with confidence from a brand known for delivering on its capability.
Price
There is no question that when it comes to pricing, the Ford F-150 Lightning beats the Rivian R1T. You'll find the starting cost of the F-150 Lightning to be $49,995 MSRP, while other variants range upward in price. The Rivian R1T on the other hand starts at $73,000 MSRP for its base model. The fact that you'll find a larger truck option costing less makes this decision simple.
Learn More About the Ford F-150 Lightning Today
Our team here in Yorkville would be happy to provide more information on the F-150 Lightning. Get in touch with us and we can offer up more details and answer any questions you might have regarding the electric truck and let you know of its availability here at the dealership.
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