2015 Ford F-150 Specs: 4 Engines, 8,500-lbs Towing Capacity

Starting with the base 3.5-liter V6 Ti-VCT model, this mill is rated 283 horsepower and 255 lb-ft (345 Nm) of torque, which adds up to a 1,910-pound (866 kilos) maximum payload and a 7,600-lbs (3,447 kgs) towing capacity. Compared to the 3.7-liter V6 in the 2014 Ford F-150, this engine is said to offer a 5 percent improvement in power-to-weight ratio, better fuel economy and more responsive power delivery.

Moving up to the 325 horsepower and 375 lb-ft (508 Nm) 2.7-liter EcoBoost that comes as standard with an Auto Start-Stop fuel saving feature, Ford says that this powerhouse boasts V8-like towing capability of 8,500-lbs (3,855 kgs) and a 2,250-lbs (1,020 kilos) maximum payload. The powerplant's block is made out of compacted graphite iron, saving weight while providing durability.

In the video attached below, Ford has put the 2015 Ford F-150 2.7-liter EcoBoost to the test against the Ram 1500 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3-liter V8 while towing a 7,000-pound (3,175 kilograms) enclosed trailer up Davis Dam in Arizona. This is the same grade the Society of Automotive Engineers uses for its J2807 towing testing standards, which the 2015 Ford F-150 will follow. We don't want to spoil anything, so you need to scroll down and press play to see who is the winner.

Unfortunately, there's no word at the present moment on the carry-over 3.5-liter EcoBoost and 5-liter Ti-VCT V8 engines also fitted to the 2014 Ford F-150, but nevertheless, we expect that the all-new F-Series light-duty truck will be capable of achieving a 30 mpg EPA-rated fuel economy, trumping the diesel version of the Ram 1500 pickup truck. The 95 percent aluminum alloy body 2015 Ford F-150 will hit dealerships nationwide later this year. More info is available in the press release under the video.