Compare the2025 Ford F-150VS 2024 Nissan Titan XD

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Cargo Capacity
Payload and Towing
Ergonomics
Model Availability
Economic Advantages
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 XD 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 XD 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 XD’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the F-150 and the Titan XD 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 Ford F-150 achieved a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2024 model year. This recognition was based on its impressive performance in the small overlap frontal crash test, updated side impact crash test, headlight evaluations, and pedestrian crash prevention testing. The Titan XD is not a “Top Safety Pick” for 2024.

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 XD 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 3.5 turbo V6 produces 87 lbs.-ft. more torque (500 vs. 413) than the Titan XD’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 XD’s 5.6 DOHC V8.

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

	F-150	Titan XD
Zero to 60 MPH	5.3 sec	7.6 sec
Quarter Mile	13.9 sec	15.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	99.9 MPH	86.9 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

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

The F-150 Long Bed/SuperCab/SuperCrew’s standard fuel tank has 10 gallons more fuel capacity than the Titan XD (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 XD 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 nine-speed automatic is available for the Titan XD.

Brakes and Stopping

The F-150 stops much shorter than the Titan XD:

	F-150	Titan XD
70 to 0 MPH	191 feet	192 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	126 feet	136 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

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 Titan XD’s standard 75 series tires. The F-150’s optional tires have a lower 50 series profile than the Titan XD’s optional 60 series tires.

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

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

For much better steering response and tighter handling the F-150 has rack and pinion steering, like Formula racecars, instead of the recirculating-ball type steering of the Titan XD.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the F-150 6.5-foot SuperCrew’s wheelbase is 5.6 inches longer than on the Titan XD (157.2 inches vs. 151.6 inches).

The F-150 5.5-foot XLT SuperCrew 4x4 handles at .76 G’s, while the Titan XD Platinum pulls only .69 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 1.8 seconds quicker than the Titan XD PRO-4X (28 seconds @ .62 average G’s vs. 29.8 seconds @ .55 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the F-150 6.5-foot Regular Cab’s turning circle is 12.6 feet tighter than the Titan XD’s (41.2 feet vs. 53.8 feet).

For greater off-road capability the F-150 6.5-foot SuperCrew has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Titan XD (8.8 vs. 8.2 inches), allowing the F-150 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The F-150 6.5-foot Regular Cab’s minimum ground clearance is .3 inch higher than on the Titan XD Platinum (9.4 vs. 9.1 inches).

Chassis

The Ford F-150 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 950 to 2350 pounds less than the Nissan Titan XD.

Cargo Capacity

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

	F-150 SuperCab	F-150 Regular Cab	Titan XD
Length (short/long)	78.9”	78.9”/97.6”	78.7”
Max Width	65.2”	65.2”	63.8”
Min Width	50.6”	50.6”	50”
Height	21.4”	21.4”	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 XD doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

Payload and Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Nissan Titan XD is limited to 11050 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 XD can’t be towed flat on the ground.

The F-150 6.5-foot SuperCrew 4x4 has a much higher optional payload capacity than the Titan XD (2650 vs. 2260 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 XD 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 XD’s parking brake has to be released manually.

The power windows standard on both the F-150 and the Titan XD 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 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-150’s available exterior PIN entry system. The Titan XD 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.

The F-150’s LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the Titan XD SV’s standard halogen headlights. LED lights also light instantly and last over twenty times longer than halogen.

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 headlights were rated “Good” to “Acceptable” by the IIHS, while the Titan XD’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 XD doesn’t offer cornering lights. The F-150 Lariat/King Ranch/Platinum also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

Both the Ford F-150 and Nissan Titan XD offer exterior mirrors that can be folded to provide convenience. The F-150 offers optional power folding mirrors, which allow for easy, one-touch folding or unfolding at the driver’s discretion. This provides added convenience when maneuvering or parking, as well as when walking past the parked vehicle. In comparison, the Titan XD’s foldable mirrors are manual, requiring the driver to get out and physically fold them once parked and unfold them before getting in.

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 XD.

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 front center console for up to separate devices. The Titan XD 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 XD 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 XD isn’t available as a regular cab or extended cab.

The F-150 is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Titan XD doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the F-150 owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the F-150 will cost $1750 to $8540 less than the Titan XD over a five-year period.

The F-150 will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the F-150 will retain 58.9% to 68.37% of its original price after five years, while the Titan XD only retains 53.86% to 58.92%.

Recommendations

The F-Series was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “5Best Trucks/10Best” for . The Titan XD has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.

Motor Trend selected the F-150 as their 2018 Truck of the Year. The Titan XD has never been chosen.

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

The Ford F-Series outsold the Nissan Titan by over 39 to one during 2023.

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