Full-size trucks like the 2020 Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra were designed to balance utility with modern comfort. If you’re trying to decide between these two pickups, our comparison guide is here to help.
Major Customiation
Major Customization: 2020 Ford F-150
Modern truck drivers need options, and the F-150 delivers exactly that. Shoppers can choose from six trim models, which deliver everything from work-ready basics to all-out interior luxury. There’s even a seventh, off-road-ready model, the F-150 Raptor. Drivers can also choose from five engine options, the most powerful of which is also available as a high-output variant, kicking up major dust with 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque.
Like the F-150, the Toyota Tundra is available with three cabin styles (regular, extended, and crew) and three bed lengths. There are five Tundra trim models. As with the F-150, they range from pretty basic to very luxurious. However, all Tundras come with the same powertrain, making it difficult for shoppers to configure their truck to suit specific needs, whether to improve fuel efficiency or to move greater weight.
Move Bigger Payloads
Move Bigger Payloads: 2020 Ford F-150
When it comes to hauling stuff around, the F-150 can move substantially more weight. Depending on body style and equipment, Ford’s full-size truck can haul max payloads of up to 3,270 pounds. The Toyota Tundra can haul up to 1,730 pounds. If you’ve got a lot of weight to move, choosing the right F-150 model can help you make fewer trips with every job.
Max Towing
Max Towing: 2020 Ford F-150
In the full-size truck segment, the F-150 bests competitors with its towing performance. Properly equipped, this Ford truck can tow max loads of 13,200 pounds. By comparison, the Toyota Tundra maxes out at 10,200 pounds. If you’ve got a big camper or an oversized boat, you might need the F-150.
Standard Safety
Standard Safety: 2020 Toyota Tundra
The Tundra might not be as configurable as the F-150, but it does give you an impressive standard lineup. Indeed, this full-size truck is especially big on high-tech safety, with standard tech features that include lane departure warning, forward collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking, and automatic high beams. Adaptive cruise control, which automatically adjusts your speed according to the flow of traffic, is also this list.
Of course, the 2020 Ford F-150 also features modern safety features. The pre-collision assist system with automatic braking is standard on every trim model, helping you avoid front-end fender benders and more serious accidents. This year, the Lariat King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited models also feature the Ford Co-Pilot360 bundle of safety aids. Features like lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control add to these models’ overall safety. However, the Tundra comes standard with more of these high-tech features.
While that Tundra does have a respectable standard lineup – especially when it comes to safety features – it comes in second to the F-150, America’s best selling truck. Indeed, if you’re in need of a highly configurable truck that tows and hauls heavy loads, the 2020 Ford F-150 is your best bet.