2021 Ford F-150 Takes on 2021 Toyota Tundra
Ford gives us all the reasons why the F-150 is superior to the Tundra.
Compelling Option
Ford's venerable F-150 has topped the sales charts for so many consecutive years that the only real news would be if it didn't. Regardless, the light-duty pickup market is as hot as it's ever been, and competition is stiff. Thus, the 2021 F-150 redesign was incredibly important if Ford wanted to continue this success. Thankfully, it seems that the automaker once again provided us with a compelling pickup that's superior to the competition, as we can see in this video from The Blue Oval itself.
Best In Class
For starters, the F-150 offers up the best-in-class payload and maximum towing ratings, which means that it obviously beats out the Tundra in that regard. Those that need a light-duty truck capable of hauling and pulling all their toys will certainly appreciate that capability, even if they don't need it on a daily basis.
Towing Guidance
The new F-150's technology features are equally impressive, starting with its class-exclusive Trailer Reverse Guidance, which helps drivers see exactly where they're going when backing up with a trailer. For seasoned haulers, that's not terribly necessary, but still nice to have nonetheless.
Hybrid Power
Next up, we have a very compelling addition to the F-150 lineup - the new PowerBoost hybrid. With 430 horsepower and a whopping 570 pound-feet of torque on tap, the hybrid drivetrain also provides up to 7.2 kWh of portable power from Ford's Pro Power Onboard generator. Obviously, Tundra offers none of these things.
Old and Stale
But perhaps the main advantage the F-150 has over the Tundra is the fact that Ford continually invests in the platform, making it better every couple of years. Meanwhile, the current generation of the Tundra dates back to 2007, making it rather old and stale at this point.
Pros and Cons
The Tundra does come fitted with a number of safety features and modern tech like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, and it's a reliable vehicle, at least. But it's only available with one engine - Toyota's 5.7-liter V8 engine that makes 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. This, while the F-150 offers buyers a myriad number of engine choices.
Big Changes Coming
Meanwhile, the Tundra's ride quality isn't the best, it's pretty noisy inside the cabin, and handling is sloppy at best. The F-150 even has a lower cost of entry - $28,940 vs $33,675, though few opt for a base model these days. For these reasons and more, the F-150 is just simply the superior option here, though the forthcoming, all-new 2022 Tundra could certainly pose a bigger threat.
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