The New 2021 Ford F-150 vs The Competition | Santa Margarita Ford


F-150 vs The Competition

Advantages 2020 Ford F-150 XLT 2020 Chevy Silverado LT 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn 2020 Toyota Tundra SR5
Horsepower / Torque 290 / 265 (standard)
325 / 400 (optional)
395 / 400 (optional)
375 / 470 (optional)
285 / 305 (standard)
355 / 383 (optional)
310 / 348 (optional)
277 / 460 (optional)
305 / 269 (standard)
395 / 410 (optional)
260 / 480 (optional)
381 / 401
Payload (lbs) 1990 2070 1910 1560
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,000 11,500 11,290 10,100
Estimated Combined (MPG) 20 18 21 15

Performance

Tough Performance To Follow

Tough Performance To Follow

Whether you drive it for work or recreation, F-150 offers the performance you need with its potent six-engine lineup. Naturally aspirated gas powerplants with advanced twin independent variable cam timing. Turbocharged and port-fuel/direct-injected (PFDI) gas EcoBoost® V6 engines. And the 3.0L Power Stroke® V6 Turbo Diesel.

3.5L EcoBoost®

3.5L EcoBoost®

The 3.5L EcoBoost® with 10-speed transmission boasts impressive power ratings of 375 horsepower and best-in-class 470 lb.-ft. of gas torque. This engine delivers up to 13,200 lbs. available towing too. Features include the Ford port-fuel and direct-injection (PFDI) system with two injectors per cylinder — one in the air intake port, another inside the cylinder — to increase performance. Plus twin intercooled turbos for on-demand power with virtually no lag.

Capability

Capability For Work Or Play

F-150 outperforms every other truck in its class when hauling cargo in the bed. * F-150 isahead when it comes to making your life easy as well, with features available on noother half-ton pickup,* the innovative available Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ amongthem. The Ford F-150 makes tough tasks look easy, whether you’re working on the jobor heading out on a weekend of recreation.

Impressive Towing Capabilities

Impressive Towing Capabilities

The available second-generation 3.5L EcoBoost​®​ twin-turbo V6, at 375 horsepower and 470lb-ft. of torque, has an available conventional tow rating of 13,200 lbs.

Smart Towing Features

Smart Towing Features

F-150 provides trailer sway control as a feature of the AdvanceTrac​®​ with RSC​®​ (RollStability Control​™​) system. Standard as well is a smart trailer tow connector that alertsto connectivity issues, lighting and battery problems. And you have these availablefeatures that make the task of towing easier:

  • Pro Trailer Backup Assist​™​ — synchronize truck and trailer while backing up*
  • Dynamic hitch assist with line-of-sight guide — direct the hitch to the trailerreceiver
  • 8-inch productivity screen — trailer information
  • Factory-installed trailer brake controller — synchronize truck and trailer brakes
  • BLIS​®​ (Blind Spot Information System) with Trailer Coverage* — alerts when avehicle is in your blind spot or alongside the trailer

Best-In-Class Payload

Best-In-Class Payload

Reducing weight is an effective way to increase payload. And that’s a huge benefit of theF-150 body and bed built of lightweight, high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy.What results is an available best-in-class* payload rating in F-150 models powered bythe legendary Ford 5.0L V8. The 5.0L features the Ford port-fuel and direct-injection(PFDI) system with two injectors per cylinder — one in the air intake port, another insidethe cylinder — to improve power and efficiency. Impressive power ratings are 395horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque.

Disclaimers

*​Max payload on F-150 XL Regular Cab, 8’ box, 5.0L, 4×2, Heavy-Duty Payload Pkg. Not shown. Class is Full-Size Pickups under8,500 lbs. GVWR. F-150 Platinum, SuperCrew®, 5.5’ box, 5.0L, 4×4 shown. See label on door jamb for carrying capacity of aspecific vehicle.
*Max towing on F-150 XL SuperCrew® , 6.5’ box, 3.5L EcoBoost® , 4×2 and Max Trailer Tow Pkg. Not shown. F-150 LARIAT, SuperCrew, 5.5’box, 3.5L EcoBoost, 4×4 shown. Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers.
*Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgmentand need to control the vehicle.
*Max payload on F-150 XL Regular Cab, 8’ box, 5.0L, 4×2, Heavy Duty Payload Pkg. Not shown. F-150 XLT, SuperCrew®, 6.5’ box,4×4 shown. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR. See label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.