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2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab Engine and Transmission
The 2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab is powered by an all-new 3.3L V6 engine that replaces the earlier 3.5L V6 engine without any drop in output power seen on the 2017 F-150 Regular Cab. This 3.3L engine outputs 290 hp @ 6500 rpm and has a torque output of 265 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm. It comes mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. As standard, the F-150 comes with RWD with 4WD being an optional extra for a premium of $3,500. On the Regular cab, apart from the 3.3L engine, a turbo 2.7L V6 EcoBoost (+$995) and a 5.0L Twinturbo V8 (+$1,995) are available as well. A 10-speed automatic transmission is also available for these powertrains.
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The F-150 Regular Cab does not get the 10-speed automatic gearbox at all. The 6-speed transmission is pretty efficient, but at times it can have slower response timings at gear shifts. The gearing helps with the low-end grunt that the F-150 has. For standard work-duty, this 3.3L V6 is more than enough. The 10-speed transmission was developed with GM and this gearbox is quick and precise at shifts.
Models |
2018 Ford F-150 |
2018 RAM 1500 |
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
2018 GMC Sierra |
MSRP |
$27,705 |
$27,295 |
$28,285 |
$29,000 |
Engine |
3.3L V6 |
3.6L V6 |
4.3L V6 |
4.3L V6 |
Power |
290 hp @ 6500 rpm |
305 hp @ 6400 rpm |
285 hp @ 5300 rpm |
285 hp @ 5300 rpm |
Torque |
265 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
269 lb-ft @ 4175 rpm |
305 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
305 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
Transmission |
6 Speed Automatic |
8 Speed Automatic |
6 Speed Automatic |
6 Speed Automatic |
Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Rear Wheel Drive |
All rivals in their base forms are equipped with a V6, and come with RWD. 4WD is optional for all. The RAM 1500 makes the most power, and the most torquey engines are on the Sierra and the Silverado. The F-150 has the least power output. Except for the RAM 1500, all engines come mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The F-150 also has the smallest engine among the four.
2018 Ford F-150 Acceleration
The 2018 Ford F-150 with the 3.3L V6 engine accelerates from 0-60 mph in a time of 7.6 seconds, and completes the quarter-mile in 13.7 seconds. The truck has a top speed of 102 mph. Even with the change in the base engine, there is no difference between the 0-60 mph from last year to this year on the standard trim.
Models |
2018 Ford F-150 |
2018 RAM 1500 |
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
2018 GMC Sierra 1500 |
0-60 mph (sec) |
7.6 |
6.4 |
6.5 |
6.7 |
Quarter-mile (sec) |
13.7 |
14.2 |
14.7 |
14.7 |
Engine |
3.3L V6 |
3.6L V6 |
4.3L V6 |
4.3L V6 |
Top Speed (mph) |
102 |
105 |
103 |
102 |
The RAM 1500 has the best 0-60 mph time among these four, at 6.4 seconds. The Chevy is just behind, at 6.5 seconds. The GMC also performs well with a 0-60 mph time of 6.7 seconds. The Ford F-150 is the slowest of the lot. However, the Ford is pretty quick in the quarter-mile, with a time of 13.7 seconds. The rivals are comparatively slower, with a time that ranges in the 14th second. In terms of top speed, the RAM 1500 has the highest top speed of 105 mph. The RAM benefits with its more powerful engine compared to the rest.
2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab Ride and Handling
The F-150 Regular Cab is a pick-up truck that has a strong low end. The engine is very smooth and refined, and even under hard acceleration, the engine is pretty quiet except for a good V6 grunt. In a straight line, the steering feels on the F-150 is pretty good. However, around turns the feel is lacking, and it does not inspire confidence. On highways, the F-150 can maintain cruising speeds pretty well.
In the handling department, the F-150 handles well, and the body control delivered by the chassis and suspension is excellent. The suspension setup is supple, but it's only when the F-150 is loaded. On an unladen F-150, the car bounces around and the ride can get quite bumpy as well. The Regular Cab can be a decent off-roader when equipped with the FX4 Off-Road package.
2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab Braking
The 2018 F-150 Regular Cab is equipped with ventilated disc brakes in front and rear. The front rotor has a diameter of 13.8 inches and the rear rotor has a diameter of 13.2 inches. The car weighs 4069 lbs, and takes 127 feet to stop from 60 mph to come to a standstill.
Models |
2018 Ford F-150 |
2018 RAM 1500 |
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
2018 GMC Sierra 1500 |
Front Brake (in) |
13.8 |
13.2 |
13 |
13 |
Rear Brake (in) |
13.2 |
13.8 |
13.6 |
13.6 |
Curb Weight (lbs) |
4069 |
5362 |
4890 |
4920 |
Braking distance 60-0 mph (ft) |
127 |
126 |
127 |
127 |
The F-150 gets the biggest front brake rotor at 13.8 inches. The GM twins have the smallest front brake rotor at 13 inches. The rear brake on the RAM is the largest at 13.8 inches. In terms of stopping power, the RAM is the quickest top stop at 126 feet, with the other three cars taking a similar distance of 127 feet.
2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab Towing capacity
The 2018 F-150 Regular Cab with a 3.3L V6 engine can tow up to 9100 lbs, whereas with the 3.5L V6 engine the car can tow up to 13,200 lbs. The F-150 also has a decent payload capacity of 1910 lbs.
Models |
2018 Ford F-150 |
2018 RAM 1500 |
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
2018 GMC Sierra 1500 |
Payload Capacity (lbs) |
1910 |
1940 |
1960 |
1960 |
Towing Capacity (lbs) |
9100 |
9730 |
8900 |
8900 |
The F-150's towing capacity is among the highest in this segment. However, the RAM 1500 has the most towing capacity of 9730 lbs. The Gm twins have a similar capacity of 8900 lbs. The payload capacity is the most on the Sierra and the Silverado at 1960 lbs. The F-150 has the lowest at 1910 lbs.