Compare the2024 Ford F-150VS 2024 Nissan Titan

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Transmission
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Payload and Towing
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 Titan 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.

Both the F-150 and Titan have rear cross-traffic warning, but the F-150 has Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Titan’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the F-150 and the Titan have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee 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, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available four-wheel drive and around view 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 Nissan Titan:

	F-150	Titan
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	30%	31%
Neck Stress	300 lbs.	364 lbs.
Neck Compression	27 lbs.	84 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	25/46 lbs.	123/436 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	3 Stars
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.4 inches
Neck Injury Risk	28%	70%
Neck Stress	152 lbs.	263 lbs.
Neck Compression	65 lbs.	80 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	104/35 lbs.	331/276 lbs.

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

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Ford F-150 is safer than the Nissan Titan:

	F-150	Titan
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	31	40
Hip Force	142 lbs.	225 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	13 inches	17 inches
Hip Force	432 lbs.	845 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 6.4% less likely to roll over than the Titan.

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 2022, a rating granted to only 163 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Titan last would have qualified as a “Top Safety Pick” in 2017.

Warranty

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-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 Titan 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’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Ford vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ford above average in long-term dependability. With 4 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Nissan is rated below average.

Engine

The F-150’s optional 3.5 turbo V6 produces 87 lbs.-ft. more torque (500 vs. 413) than the Titan’s 5.6 DOHC V8. The F-150’s optional 3.5 turbo V6 hybrid produces 30 more horsepower (430 vs. 400) and 157 lbs.-ft. more torque (570 vs. 413) than the Titan’s 5.6 DOHC V8.

As tested in Motor Trend the Ford F-150 turbo V6 is faster than the Nissan Titan:

	F-150	Titan
Zero to 60 MPH	5.3 sec	6.3 sec
Quarter Mile	13.9 sec	14.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	99.9 MPH	94.5 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

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

			MPG
F-150
	RWD	3.5 turbo V6 Hybrid	25 city/25 hwy
		2.7 turbo V6	20 city/26 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	18 city/24 hwy
		5.0 V8	17 city/25 hwy
	AWD	3.5 turbo V6 Hybrid	23 city/23 hwy
		2.7 turbo V6	18 city/25 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	18 city/23 hwy
		5.0 V8	17 city/23 hwy
		Tremor 3.5 turbo V6	16 city/20 hwy
		Tremor 5.0 V8	15 city/20 hwy
Titan
	RWD	5.6 DOHC V8	15 city/21 hwy
	AWD	PRO-4X 5.6 DOHC V8	14 city/20 hwy
		5.6 DOHC V8	15 city/21 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the F-150 PowerBoost’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Titan 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 Titan doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The F-150’s optional fuel tank has 10 gallons more fuel capacity than the Titan (36 vs. 26 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 Titan doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Ford F-150 higher (5 to 6 out of 10) than the Nissan Titan (3). This means the F-150 produces up to 23.4 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Titan every 15,000 miles.

Transmission

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

Tires and Wheels

The F-150’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Titan’s optional 60 series tires.

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the F-150 offers optional 22-inch wheels. The Titan’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

Suspension and Handling

The F-150 has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Titan’s suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

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 Titan’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the F-150’s wheelbase is longer than on the Titan:

	F-150	Titan
Regular Cab Standard Bed	122.8 inches	n/a
Extended Cab Standard Bed	145.4 inches	139.8 inches
Crew Cab Short Bed	145.4 inches	139.8 inches
Crew Cab Standard Bed	157.2 inches	n/a

The F-150 5.5-foot XLT SuperCrew 4x4 handles at .76 G’s, while the Titan Platinum Crew Cab 4x4 pulls only .72 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The F-150 5.5-foot XLT SuperCrew 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Titan Crew Cab 4x4 (28 seconds @ .62 average G’s vs. 28.5 seconds @ .6 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the F-150 6.5-foot Regular Cab’s turning circle is 6.8 feet tighter than the Titan’s (41.2 feet vs. 48 feet).

Chassis

The Ford F-150 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 1450 pounds less than the Nissan Titan.

Passenger Space

The F-150 SuperCab has 2.1 inches more front legroom, 1.7 inches more front hip room, 3.4 inches more front shoulder room, 1.6 inches more rear headroom, 8.7 inches more rear legroom, 3.2 inches more rear hip room and 1.5 inches more rear shoulder room than the Titan King Cab.

The F-150 SuperCrew has 2.1 inches more front legroom, 1.7 inches more front hip room, 3.4 inches more front shoulder room, 5.1 inches more rear legroom, 2.3 inches more rear hip room and 2.4 inches more rear shoulder room than the Titan Crew Cab.

Cargo Capacity

The F-150 SuperCab has a much larger cargo box than the Titan King Cab shortbed (62.3 vs. 59.6 cubic feet).

The F-150 SuperCrew shortbed has a much larger cargo box than the Titan Crew Cab shortbed (52.8 vs. 50.7 cubic feet).

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

	F-150 SuperCab	F-150 Regular Cab	Titan Crew Cab	Titan King Cab
Length (short/long)	78.9”	78.9”/97.6”	67”	78.7”
Max Width	65.2”	65.2”	63.8”	63.8”
Min Width	50.6”	50.6”	50”	50”
Height	21.4”	21.4”	20.8”	20.8”

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 Titan doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

Payload and Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Nissan Titan is limited to 9300 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 Titan can’t be towed flat on the ground.

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

	F-150	Titan
Extended Cab 150	1905 lbs.	n/a
Crew Cab 150	1785 lbs.	1600 lbs.
Regular Cab 150 4x4	1775 lbs.	n/a
Extended Cab 150 4x4	1880 lbs.	1710 lbs.
Crew Cab 150 4x4	1765 lbs.	1650 lbs.

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

	F-150	Titan
Regular Cab 150	3325 lbs.	n/a
Extended Cab 150	3010 lbs.	n/a
Crew Cab 150	2900 lbs.	1600 lbs.
Regular Cab 150 4x4	3050 lbs.	n/a
Extended Cab 150 4x4	2765 lbs.	1710 lbs.
Crew Cab 150 4x4	2650 lbs.	1650 lbs.

Ergonomics

The F-150 (except XL/STX/XLT) offers an available heads-up display that projects speed in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Titan doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

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

The power windows standard on both the F-150 and the Titan 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 Titan 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 Titan doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its extra cost 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 optional on the F-150 (except XL/STX) 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’s Pushbutton Start doesn’t unlock the doors or the tailgate.

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 Titan’s headlights are rated “Poor.”

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

The F-150’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Nissan charges extra for heated mirrors on the Titan.

The F-150 King Ranch/Platinum has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Titan.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Ford F-150 (except XL/XLT) offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Titan doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

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 Titan doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Model Availability

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

Recommendations

Motor Trend selected the F-150 as their 2018 Truck of the Year. The Titan was Truck of the Year in 2017.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the F-150 as the 2021 North American Truck of the Year. The Titan has never been chosen.

The Ford F-Series outsold the Nissan Titan by over 43 to one during 2022.