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| 325-720 | Horsepower | 358-437 |
| 400-640 lb-ft | Torque | 406-583 lb-ft |
| 13,500 lbs | Towing | 12,000 lbs |
Cars can be great for getting around town, and SUVs are terrific if you have a large family, but if you need a powerful vehicle that is perfect for work and enjoying your free time, then nothing beats a truck. You have plenty of options out there for full-size trucks these days, which can make it tricky as you look for the right one with everything you need. We find it helps to narrow down your options and focus on one or two trucks at a time to see how they compare, like the 2024 Ford F-150 vs 2024 Toyota Tundra. Although we admit that Toyota knows how to make good vehicles overall and that the Tundra is a fine truck, it cannot compare with the sheer power, performance, and capability of the F-150.
The best place to start with a full-size truck is the engine—if you have a weak engine in a pickup, then everything else is pointless. This is something Ford understands better than just about anyone else and they make some of the most powerful and sophisticated engines in the auto industry. Toyota offers just two engines for the Tundra, and while they are both good, the lack of options and the somewhat confusing way they are provided is not ideal. With the 2024 F-150, on the other hand, you have six different engines on offer and even if you are not looking for the incredible power of the amazing Raptor R model, then you still have plenty of impressive powertrains to choose from.
Not only do you get far more engines available with the F-150, which includes a 450-hp V6 compared to the best 437-hp engine offered by Toyota, but it can also get much more work done. Maximum towing with Ford’s truck goes up to 13,500 lbs when properly equipped; by comparison, the Toyota Tundra tops out at 12,000 lbs of available towing capacity. This is a significant difference that can have a tremendous impact on what you can do with your truck. And if you are interested in taking your pickup off-road, then the F-150 comes through again with incredible models like the Raptor and Raptor R, which surpass what the Tundra TRD Pro can handle, giving you amazing options for work, play, and everything in between.
You could argue that the engine is the most important part of a truck; we might suggest the brakes and tires are more vital for safe, daily driving, but there is no denying the value of a powerful engine in a full-size pickup. For one thing, you need a powerful engine to ensure you can drive around each day and enjoy your time on the road. You also need something with enough muscle to help you get your job done and handle any towing or other work you want your pickup to be able to do. Although Toyota’s team clearly understands this, the Tundra still falls short of the options and power you can get from Ford.
Looking at the 2024 Tundra, Toyota offers two engines, which is better than just having one, but it is not amazing in terms of variety. There is a standard 3.4L i-FORCE turbocharged V6 engine that delivers 358 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque available, but just to make things confusing, some models have this same engine tuned for 389 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque. That is a big difference that can be easily missed since the engines are otherwise the same. For the most power possible, there is an available i-FORCE MAX version of this V6 engine with a hybrid system that boosts performance up to 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque.
Ford keeps things simpler and gives you far more options for the F-150, starting with a standard 2.7L turbocharged V6 that offers 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. There is a 5.0L V8 Coyote engine available with 400 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque, giving you an enhanced driving experience, along with a 3.5L EcoBoost turbocharged V6 that offers 400 hp and an impressive 500 lb-ft of torque. You can also get a high-output version of this engine with 450 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque, as well as a hybrid version of it with 430 hp and a remarkable 570 lb-ft of torque.
Of course, if you want truly incredible power, then there is an available 5.2L High Output supercharged V8 engine offered on the Raptor R with 720 hp and 640 lb-ft of torque. You cannot go wrong with any of these options, giving you plenty of different engines to choose from to ensure you get exactly the right amount of power for what you need from your truck.
For many of us, even if we want a truck to use as a daily driver and for enjoying the weekend, we still want to know it can get some serious work done. Folks who work in trades know the importance of great payload and tow ratings on their pickups, but robust capability can be just as important for hauling mulch home for some weekend gardening or helping your kid move into their first apartment or dorm room. The power to get stuff done is one of the biggest reasons many of us choose a truck, and no other model does that as well as the Ford F-150.
Your choice of engine, available packages, and other options can impact the capability of your truck, of course, but overall, the F-150 comes out on top across the board. Looking at towing, the Toyota Tundra tops out at 12,000 lbs of maximum towing capacity, which is decent but not amazing. By comparison, the Ford F-150 can haul up to 13,500 lbs of weight behind it, which is a significant difference. Sometimes, we see brands push for an extra 50 lbs or so just for bragging rights, but 1,500 lbs of difference can matter in a wide range of situations.
We see a similar difference when it comes to how much weight you can load onto your truck, which is often the more important consideration for daily driving. The Tundra can handle up to 1,940 lbs of maximum payload when properly configured, while the 2024 Ford F-150 boasts up to 2,445 lbs of payload capacity. That’s a 21% greater payload rating than the Tundra, which is a massive amount of weight and can easily result in a real-world difference where a driver ends up needing to make two trips with the Tundra where one would have been enough with the F-150.
Both of these trucks have dedicated off-road models designed to leave polite society and pavement behind, but there are some notable differences in how this is accomplished. The Toyota Tundra, for example, has its TRD Pro model that features an off-road suspension with a 1.1-inch front lift, featuring FOX internal bypass shocks designed to handle rough terrain. The TRD Pro has an aluminum front skid plate, undercovers for the engine, fuel tank, transfer case, and nine inches of ground clearance. This model comes with 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, though there is a TRD Off-Road package available that provides 20-inch wheels instead. These are decent off-road features overall, but nothing that gets our hearts pounding.
Looking at the Ford F-150, there is the incredible Raptor model that takes off-road performance to the next level. For starters, the Raptor features available FOX Dual-Live Valve internal bypass shocks with a state-of-the-art electronic control system designed to adjust to off-road conditions faster than you can even process what it is doing. 22-inch wheels on the Raptor look stunning, with massive 37-inch all-terrain tires available that are designed to conquer anything you put in front of this truck.
You get selectable modes, including Off-Road, Rock Crawl, and Baja, along with a Ford Trail Control system with Trail 1-Pedal Driving that makes it easy for you to focus on difficult situations and maneuver through them with confidence. Plus, if you are looking for something for light off-road driving, then there is the Tremor, while the Raptor R takes off-road performance to another level entirely, giving you more options to get the most from your truck out on the trail.
Although we believe the Toyota Tundra is a fine truck with plenty of good features on offer, it is clear that the Ford F-150 simply brings more to the road (and off it). For more than 40 years, Ford’s F-Series has been the most popular and best-selling truck in America, and there is no sign of that slowing down any time soon. When you check out everything it has to offer and feel the robust power it delivers, it immediately becomes clear why so many people choose the F-150 year after year. Whether you know exactly what you want in your next truck or are still figuring things out and exploring your options, here at DePaula Ford, we are ready to take you through everything the Ford F-Series offers and help you find the perfect pickup.
With one of our friendly and knowledgeable salespeople by your side, it is easy to explore a wide range of options and find the truck that has everything you want. We will listen to you, answer all of your questions, and work tirelessly to ensure you get a powerful, hard-working truck that is perfect for daily driving and enjoying time off. Our financing experts make it easy to explore different financing options and get a solution that is right for you, and that fits your budget; plus, our certified service center and parts department are here to keep your truck in fantastic shape for many years ahead. Call or come visit us at DePaula Ford today to learn more, and we will help you find the amazing truck you are looking for.
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