Compare the2022 Ford F-Super DutyVS 2021 Nissan Titan XD

Both the F-Super Duty and the Titan XD have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

There are almost 3 times as many Ford dealers as there are Nissan dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the F-Super Duty’s warranty.

The Ford F-Super Duty’s engines use a cast iron block for durability, while the Titan XD’s engine uses an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

In the Ford F-Super Duty, the optional 6.7 turbo V8 diesel has a gear driven camshaft to prevent engine damage from a broken camshaft belt or chain. Gears don’t exert side forces against the camshaft that can wear the cam bearings. The engine in the Nissan all use chain driven camshafts.

The F-Super Duty has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The Titan XD doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

The F-Super Duty 4x4 has a solid front axle with a floating power axle for durability that the Titan XD’s independent front suspension and exposed front driveshafts don’t offer.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Ford F-Super Duty F-350’s reliability 13 points higher than the Titan XD and the Ford F-Super Duty F-250 is rated 19 points higher than the Titan XD.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the F-Super Duty first among large heavy duty pickups in their 2020 Initial Quality Study. The Titan XD isn’t in the top three in its category.

The F-Super Duty’s standard 6.2 SOHC V8 produces 17 lbs.-ft. more torque (430 vs. 413) than the Titan XD’s 5.6 DOHC V8. The F-Super Duty’s optional 7.3 V8 produces 30 more horsepower (430 vs. 400) and 62 lbs.-ft. more torque (475 vs. 413) than the Titan XD’s 5.6 DOHC V8.

The F-Super Duty’s 6.7 turbo V8 diesel produces 75 more horsepower (475 vs. 400) and 637 lbs.-ft. more torque (1050 vs. 413) than the Titan XD’s 5.6 DOHC V8.

As tested in Motor Trend the Ford F-Super Duty is faster than the Nissan Titan XD:

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Ford F-Super Duty uses regular unleaded gasoline. The Titan XD requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The F-Super Duty Diesel’s standard fuel tank has 3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Titan XD (29 vs. 26 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The F-Super Duty’s optional fuel tank has 22 gallons more fuel capacity than the Titan XD (48 vs. 26 gallons).

The F-Super Duty has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Titan XD doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

A 10-speed automatic is available on the Ford F-Super Duty, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a nine-speed automatic is available for the Titan XD.

For better stopping power the F-450 Crew Cab’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Titan XD:

The F-Super Duty stops shorter than the Titan XD:

For better traction, the F-Super Duty’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Titan XD (285/75R18 vs. 275/65R18).

The Ford F-Super Duty’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Nissan Titan XD only has 6 wheel lugs per wheel. The F-450’s wheels have 10 lugs.

The F-Super Duty’s optional drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Titan XD doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the F-250 Standard Bed Crew Cab’s wheelbase is 8.2 inches longer than on the Titan XD (159.8 inches vs. 151.6 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the F-Super Duty is 2.1 inches wider in the front and 3.7 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Titan XD.

The F-250 Standard Bed Crew Cab 4x4 handles at .75 G’s, while the Titan XD Platinum Reserve Crew Cab pulls only .69 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The F-250 Standard Bed Crew Cab 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1 seconds quicker than the Titan XD PRO-4X Crew Cab (28.8 seconds @ .57 average G’s vs. 29.8 seconds @ .55 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the F-250 Regular Cab 4x4’s turning circle is 6.2 feet tighter than the Titan XD’s (47.6 feet vs. 53.8 feet).

The Ford F-Super Duty may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 750 pounds less than the Nissan Titan XD.

The F-Super Duty Crew Cab has 12.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Titan XD (131.8 vs. 119.7).

The F-Super Duty Crew Cab shortbed has a much larger cargo box than the Titan XD Crew Cab shortbed (65.4 vs. 59.6 cubic feet).

The F-Super Duty’s cargo box is larger than the Titan XD’s in every dimension:

The F-Super Duty’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Titan XD’s (12300 vs. 11040 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab is only 11040 pounds. The F-350 Regular Cab offers up to a 35750 lbs. towing capacity.

The F-Super Duty 4WD with optional equipment can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the F-Super Duty can be unhitched and driven around locally. The Titan XD can’t be towed flat on the ground.

The F-Super Duty has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Titan XD (2890 vs. 2240 lbs.).

The F-Super Duty has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Titan XD (6210 vs. 2240 lbs.).

The F-Super Duty has a maintenance free battery for long life without checking the battery’s water level. The Titan XD doesn’t have a maintenance free battery, so the water level in the battery’s cells must be checked often to prevent damage.

The power windows available on both the F-Super Duty and the Titan XD have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the F-Super Duty is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Titan XD prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the F-Super Duty’s available exterior PIN entry system (not available on F-Super Duty XL). The Titan XD doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its NissanConnect Services can’t unlock the doors if the vehicle doesn’t have cell phone reception or the driver can’t contact the service.

Intelligent Access standard on the F-Super Duty Lariat/King Ranch/Platinum allows you to unlock the driver’s door, tailgate and start the engine all without removing a key from pocket or purse. This eliminates searching for keys before loading cargo, getting in the vehicle in bad weather or making a hurried start to your trip. The Nissan Titan XD’s available Intelligent Key doesn’t unlock the tailgate.

The F-Super Duty (except XL/XLT/Lariat) offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Titan XD.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the F-Super Duty SuperCab/SuperCrew has standard rear a/c vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable. The Titan XD S doesn’t offer rear vents.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Ford F-Super Duty (except XL/XLT) offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Titan XD doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The Ford F-Super Duty comes in regular cab, extended cab and crew cab bodystyles; the Nissan Titan XD isn’t available as a regular cab or extended cab.

The F-Super Duty is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Titan XD doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the F-Super Duty first among large heavy duty pickups in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Titan XD isn’t in the top three in its category.

Motor Trend selected the F-Super Duty as their 2017 Truck of the Year. The Titan XD has never been chosen.