Compare the2023 Ford F-150VS 2023 Toyota Tundra

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.

The F-150’s optional driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Tundra doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

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, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

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.

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.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the F-150 third among large light duty pickups in their 2022 Initial Quality Study. The Tundra isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Ford vehicles are better in initial quality than Toyota vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ford above average in initial quality. With 5 more problems per 100 vehicles, Toyota is rated lower.

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

As tested in Motor Trend the Ford F-150 3.5 turbo V6 is faster than the Toyota Tundra (389 HP engine):

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

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Ford F-150 uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended with the 3.5 turbo V6 engine for maximum performance). The Tundra requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The F-150 SuperCrew’s standard fuel tank has 3.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the Tundra’s standard fuel tank (26 vs. 22.5 gallons). The F-150’s optional fuel tank has 3.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Tundra’s optional fuel tank (36 vs. 32.2 gallons).

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.

The F-150 stops shorter than the Tundra:

The F-150’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 70 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Tundra SR’s standard 75 series tires. The F-150 Limited’s tires have a lower 45 series profile than the Tundra Capstone’s 50 series tires.

The F-150 has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Tundra SR5/Limited/Platinum/1794/Capstone suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

The F-150 5.5-foot Lariat SuperCrew 4x4 handles at .75 G’s, while the Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup pulls only .70 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The F-150 5.5-foot XLT SuperCrew 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Tundra 5.5-foot bed Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4x4 (28 seconds @ .62 average G’s vs. 28.5 seconds @ .59 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the F-150’s turning circle is tighter than the Tundra’s:

The Ford F-150 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 300 to 1050 pounds less than the Toyota Tundra.

The F-150 is shorter than the Tundra, making the F-150 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces:

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the F-150 5.5-foot Lariat SuperCrew 4x4 is quieter than the Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup (72 vs. 80 dB).

The F-150 SuperCab offers optional seating for 6 passengers; the Tundra can only carry 5.

The F-150 SuperCab has 2.7 inches more front legroom, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room, 1.8 inches more rear headroom, .2 inches more rear legroom, 2.1 inches more rear hip room and 2.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Tundra Extended Cab Pickup.

The F-150 SuperCrew has 2.7 inches more front legroom, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room, 1.9 inches more rear headroom, 2 inches more rear legroom, 2.1 inches more rear hip room and 3.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Tundra Crew Cab Pickup.

The F-150 SuperCrew shortbed has a much larger cargo box than the Tundra Crew Cab Pickup shortbed (52.8 vs. 45.8 cubic feet). The F-150 SuperCrew longbed has a much larger cargo box than the Tundra Crew Cab Pickup longbed (62.3 vs. 54.3 cubic feet).

The F-150’s cargo box is larger than the Tundra’s in every dimension:

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

Maximum trailer towing in the Toyota Tundra is limited to 12000 pounds. The F-150 SuperCab offers up to a 14,000 lbs. towing capacity.

The F-150 4WD 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-150 can be unhitched and driven around locally. The Tundra can’t be towed flat on the ground.

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

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.

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’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

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) also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

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.

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

Car and Driver performed a comparison test in its October 2022 issue and they ranked the Ford F-150 5.5-foot Lariat SuperCrew 4x4 higher than the Toyota Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the F-150 second among large light duty pickups in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Tundra isn’t in the top three.

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 has never been chosen.

The Ford F-Series outsold the Toyota Tundra by over seven to one during the 2022 model year.