Compare the2022 Ford F-150VS 2021 Toyota Tundra

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Payload and Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Model Availability
Recommendations

Safety

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The F-150 has standard Post Collision Braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Tundra doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The F-150 offers optional Reverse Brake Assist that uses rear sensors to monitor and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a rear collision. The Tundra doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

Full-time four-wheel drive is optional on the F-150. Full-time four-wheel drive gives added traction for safety in all conditions, not just off-road, like the only system available on the Tundra.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the F-150 4x4’s optional Hill Descent Control allows you to creep down safely. The Tundra doesn’t offer Hill Descent Control.

The F-150 (except XL) offers an optional 360-Degree Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Tundra only offers a rear monitor and front and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the sides.

Both the F-150 and the Tundra have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Ford F-150 is safer than the Toyota Tundra:

	F-150	Tundra
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	30%	41%
Neck Stress	300 lbs.	367 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	25/46 lbs.	474/515 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	28%	50%
Neck Stress	152 lbs.	205 lbs.
Neck Compression	65 lbs.	70 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	104/35 lbs.	557/390 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

A significantly tougher test than their original offset frontal crash test, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH small overlap frontal offset crash tests. In this test, where only 25% of the total width of the vehicle is struck, results indicate that the Ford F-150 SuperCrew is safer than the Tundra Double Cab:

	F-150	Tundra
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Restraints	GOOD	GOOD
Head Neck Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Peak Head Forces	0 G’s	0 G’s
Chest Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Max Chest Compression	22 cm	25 cm
Hip & Thigh Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Femur Force R/L	.5/2.2 kN	1.9/3.4 kN
Hip & Thigh Injury Risk R/L	0%/0%	0%/1%
Lower Leg Evaluation	ACCEPTABLE	POOR
Tibia index R/L	.75/.64	1.4/.8
Tibia forces R/L	4.3/3.9 kN	5.8/6.7 kN

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Ford F-150 is safer than the Toyota Tundra:

	F-150	Tundra
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	13 inches	16 inches
HIC	257	396
Hip Force	432 lbs.	682 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the F-150 is .7% to 4% less likely to roll over than the Tundra.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, its standard vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its available headlight’s “Good” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the F-150 the rating of “Top Safety Pick” for 2021, a rating granted to only 145 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Tundra is not a “Top Safety Pick.”

Warranty

There are over 2 times as many Ford dealers as there are Toyota dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the F-150’s warranty.

Reliability

The F-150 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 Tundra doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

Engine

The F-150’s optional 5.0 DOHC V8 produces 19 more horsepower (400 vs. 381) and 9 lbs.-ft. more torque (410 vs. 401) than the Tundra’s 5.7 DOHC V8. The F-150’s optional 3.5 turbo V6 produces 19 more horsepower (400 vs. 381) and 99 lbs.-ft. more torque (500 vs. 401) than the Tundra’s 5.7 DOHC V8. The F-150’s optional 3.5 turbo V6 hybrid produces 49 more horsepower (430 vs. 381) and 169 lbs.-ft. more torque (570 vs. 401) than the Tundra’s 5.7 DOHC V8.

As tested in Motor Trend the Ford F-150 3.5 turbo V6 hybrid is faster than the Toyota Tundra:

	F-150	Tundra
Zero to 60 MPH	5.3 sec	6.7 sec
Quarter Mile	13.8 sec	15.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	102.1 MPH	92.7 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the F-150 gets better mileage than the Tundra:

			MPG
F-150
	RWD	3.5 turbo V6 Hybrid	25 city/25 hwy
		2.7 turbo V6	20 city/26 hwy
		3.3 DOHC V6	19 city/24 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	18 city/24 hwy
		5.0 V8	17 city/24 hwy
	AWD	3.5 turbo V6 Hybrid	23 city/23 hwy
		2.7 turbo V6	19 city/24 hwy
		3.3 DOHC V6	19 city/22 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	18 city/23 hwy
		5.0 V8	16 city/22 hwy
		Tremor 3.5 turbo V6	16 city/20 hwy
Tundra
	RWD	5.7 DOHC V8	13 city/17 hwy
	AWD	5.7 DOHC V8	13 city/17 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the F-150 PowerBoost’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Tundra doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the F-150’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip (not available PowerBoost). The Tundra doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The F-150 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 Tundra doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Transmission

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Ford F-150, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a six-speed automatic is available for the Tundra.

Brakes and Stopping

The F-150 stops much shorter than the Tundra:

	F-150	Tundra
60 to 0 MPH	141 feet	153 feet	Consumer Reports
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	143 feet	178 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

The F-150 Limited’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Tundra’s optional 55 series tires.

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the F-150 Limited has standard 22-inch wheels. The Tundra’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Ford F-150’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Toyota Tundra only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

Suspension and Handling

The F-150 offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Tundra’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The F-150 5.5-foot Lariat SuperCrew 4x4 handles at .75 G’s, while the Tundra Short Bed TRD Pro CrewMax 4x4 pulls only .66 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the F-150 6.5-foot Regular Cab’s turning circle is 2.8 feet tighter than the Tundra Standard Bed Double Cab’s (41.2 feet vs. 44 feet).

Chassis

The Ford F-150 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 150 to 1150 pounds less than the Toyota Tundra.

Passenger Space

The F-150 SuperCab has 1.1 inches more front headroom, 1.4 inches more front legroom, 1 inch more front shoulder room, 1.6 inches more rear headroom and .5 inches more rear shoulder room than the Tundra Double Cab.

The F-150 SuperCrew has 1.1 inches more front headroom, 1.4 inches more front legroom, 1 inch more front shoulder room, 1.5 inches more rear headroom, 1.3 inches more rear legroom, 2.2 inches more rear hip room and .5 inches more rear shoulder room than the Tundra CrewMax.

Cargo Capacity

The Ford F-150 offers an optional Tailgate Step, which folds out and allows for much easier access to the cargo area. The Toyota Tundra doesn’t offer a rear cargo step.

The F-150 has stake post holes, to allow the containment of tall, light loads. The Tundra doesn’t offer stake post holes.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the F-150 (except XL/XLT) offers an optional power cargo door, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The Tundra doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

Payload and Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Toyota Tundra is limited to 10200 pounds. The F-150 SuperCab offers up to a 14,000 lbs. towing capacity.

The F-150 has a higher standard payload capacity than the Tundra:

	F-150	Tundra
Extended Cab 150	1905 lbs.	1730 lbs.
Crew Cab 150	1785 lbs.	1660 lbs.
Regular Cab 150 4x4	1775 lbs.	n/a
Extended Cab 150 4x4	1880 lbs.	1630 lbs.
Crew Cab 150 4x4	1765 lbs.	1560 lbs.

The F-150 has much higher optional payload capacities than the Tundra:

	F-150	Tundra
Regular Cab 150	3325 lbs.	n/a
Extended Cab 150	3010 lbs.	1730 lbs.
Crew Cab 150	2900 lbs.	1660 lbs.
Regular Cab 150 4x4	3050 lbs.	n/a
Extended Cab 150 4x4	2765 lbs.	1630 lbs.
Crew Cab 150 4x4	2650 lbs.	1560 lbs.

Servicing Ease

A maintenance reminder system is standard on the F-150 to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for oil changes based on actual driving conditions. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Toyota doesn’t offer a maintenance reminder on the Tundra.

Ergonomics

The F-150 (except XL/XLT)’s optional easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Tundra doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The F-150’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Tundra’s parking brake has to be released manually.

The power windows available on both the F-150 and the Tundra have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the F-150 is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Tundra 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-150’s available exterior PIN entry system. The Tundra doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system.

Intelligent Access optional on the F-150 (except XL) 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 Toyota Tundra’s available Smart Key System doesn’t unlock the tailgate.

The F-150’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Tundra’s power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

The F-150’s standard speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn’t have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The Tundra SR’s standard wipers have no intermittent settings at all, so the driver will have to constantly turn them on and off. The F-150’s optional wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield. The Tundra SR5/Limited/Platinum/1794/TRD Pro’s manually variable intermittent wipers don’t change delay with speed.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The F-150’s available headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the Tundra’s headlights are rated “Marginal.”

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the F-150 offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Tundra doesn’t offer cornering lights. The F-150 (except XL/XLT) also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The F-150’s optional power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Tundra’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

Both the F-150 and the Tundra offer available heated front seats. The F-150 SuperCrew also offers optional heated rear seats to keep those passengers extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated rear seats aren’t available in the Tundra.

On extremely cold winter days, the F-150’s optional (except XL/XLT) heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the vehicle heater warms up. The Tundra doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

The F-150 (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 Tundra.

The F-150 (except XL/XLT)’s optional Park Assist can parallel park by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Tundra doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Model Availability

The Ford F-150 comes in regular cab, extended cab and crew cab bodystyles; the Toyota Tundra isn’t available as a regular cab.

Recommendations

The F-150 was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Five/10Best Trucks” for 2 of the last 6 years. The Tundra has never been a Car and Driver “Top Five/10Best Truck” pick.

Motor Trend selected the F-150 as their 2018 Truck of the Year. The Tundra was Truck of the Year in 2008.

The Ford F-Series outsold the Toyota Tundra by almost 8 to one during the 2021 model year.