F150 vs 250

AlmostAnOldGuy wrote:

I believe the GVWR dropped from 8200 to 7850 for the 2015+ rigs. With the reduction in weight the payload still increased. Also, on the 2012 the receiver is good for 1150 with a WD hitch but that is less than you will get on the 250/2500 truck.

Yeah, they no longer upgrade to the 7 stud axles. That might be the reason for the lower gvwr. For me it was a bonus as it will be getting a set of winter wheels and the 7 stud weren't an easy or cheap pattern to find.
Max tongue is 1220 which is the same as my 1200 on the XL ( and many would say to keep it below that on the GM design on a 12 year old hitch.) and basically same as the 250 gasser which rates at 1250.

A thanks to everyone else's replies. It will be the gasser. I won't get into why and start a debate that has been beaten to death. We wanted the capacity to seat 6 with everyone getting both shoulder belts and headrest. That isn't negotiable with DW. Only the Ram and Ford give that. ONly the ford HD payload package offered the payload to be well above limits - something I knew without even looking ( I have been around a while). With the 250 in the discussion, maybe the Ram 2500 gets a revisit.
There are benefits to the 150 platform in daily use. 2 inch lower entry height might not sound like much, but with elderly parents with 3 bionic joints who we routinely drive around, it does make a difference.
The Lariat hits the spot for the indulgences I want. With 5 months of real winter, heated seats in a vehicle kept outside is no longer an option - it is a necessity for my purchase. Plus I want leather over cloth with kids and 3 large long haired dogs in the household. Cleans much easier.
I know the difference that 1500 to 2500 makes as I have done that upgrade, but given the 150 HD offers better numbers than my current 2500, it worked its way into the equation. Braking will be a big part of the final decision.