Ford F-150 vs. Toyota Tundra

There's no better feeling than driving around Hardeeville, Beaufort, Port Royal, and Hilton Head, SC, and Savannah, GA, in a pickup truck like the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra. But, like most things in life, they are not created equal. If you're trying to decide between these two beasts, O.C. Welch Ford has put together this handy comparison between the F-150 and the Tundra.

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Ford F-150 vs. Toyota Tundra: Performance

Toyota Tundra vs Ford F-150

You like a truck with a lot of power and want to add a little oomph to your drives. When you're traveling around with the F-150 or the Tundra, you get that. With that said, the best way to maximize your power is to look at the 7-engine lineup that the Ford has:

Engine	Specs
3.5L PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6	430 horsepower, 570 lb-ft of torque
3.0L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel V6	250 horsepower, 440 lb-ft of torque
3.5L EcoBoost® V6	400 horsepower, 500 lb-ft of torque
5.0L Ti-VCT V8	400 horsepower, 410 lb-ft of torque
2.7L EcoBoost V6®	325 horsepower, 400 lb-ft of torque
3.3L Ti-VCT V6	290 horsepower, 265 lb-ft of torque
High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost® V6	450 horsepower, 510 lb-ft of torque

Comparatively, the Tundra only comes with one engine across all its trims, which is a 5.7L i-FORCE V8 engine that produces 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque. This doesn't match up to many of the engines you can find under the hood of the Ford. That being the case, if you want more power and options, go with the F-150.

Towing Capabilities of the Ford & Toyota

Ford F-150 Towing Power The ability to pull around a lot of extra weight is a huge plus to driving a truck. It means that you can take virtually anything with you on your journeys, but only one of these trucks gives you the kind of leeway you need, and that's the F-150. When properly equipped, the F-150 provides a best-in-class max towing capacity of 14,000 pounds.

Compare that to a max towing capacity of 10,200 pounds for the Tundra and you'll immediately be singing the praises of the F-150. Additionally, the F-150 also has a maximum available payload of 3,325 pounds when properly configured, whereas the Toyota will only give you a max payload of 1,730 pounds.

Ford vs. Toyota: Productivity Features

Ford F-150 Driving As trucks have evolved over the years, they've become more than just a way to get around. The Ford and the Toyota offer many amazing productivity features that'll make things, like working and storing items, easier than ever.

For starters, the Ford offers an available interior work surface in the front row of the vehicle that can support a large laptop, a big stack of papers, or even a spot to have lunch. The Toyota offers a large center console, but it's not as big as the one you can find in the Ford.

Working at night and need extra lighting? The F-150 has available selectable zone lighting that can either light up specific spots near or around the truck, or you can light up the immediate area around the truck, which also includes lights in the truck bed. The Toyota doesn't have a feature like this.