If you're looking for a full-size pickup, the Ford F-150 has to be at the top of your shopping list. It's been the most popular pickup in America for more than 45 years and the 2023 model isn't taking any steps backward. It's available in six basic trim levels and if you like to go off-road, there are three versions of the new Ford F-150 that can accommodate you. Of course, you might also be intrigued with the inherent reliability of the new Toyota Tundra pickup. So from all of us at Famington Ford in Farmington, ME, here's a comparison of the two trucks so you can make your own decision.
A comparison of exteriors
The new Ford F-150 at Farmington Ford offers buyers from Oakland and Wilton ME a total of three cab options: A two-door regular cab, a two-door extended cab called the SuperCab and a four-door crew cab known as the SuperCrew. In addition, Ford offers you three bed lengths: A 5.5-foot short bed, a 6.5-foot standard bed and an 8-foot long bed. Both the regular and the extended cab give you the option of a standard or a long bed and the crew cab lets you choose between a short and a standard bed.
Meanwhile, the new Toyota Tundra gives you only two cab options for 2023: A four-door extended cab with a smaller rear that Toyota calls the Double Cab and a four-door crew cab that's known as the CrewMax. In effect, Toyota offers the same bed lengths and makes the standard cab available with a standard and a long bed, and the crew cab comes with a short and standard bed. In terms of exterior choices, the Ford F-150 gets the edge.
A comparison of interiors
There's a big advantage in having a larger interior in terms of comfort during your work day or when you're out on the road. The 2023 Ford F-150 has a bigger and more spacious overall interior. That can especially make a difference if you expect to have adults in the back seat. In addition, the Ford F-150 gives you almost three more inches in the front row than the 2023 Toyota Tundra.
While the new Toyota Tundra cabin can seat up to five, the Ford extended and crew cabs can seat five or six people depending on your seating choice. Both the Ford F-150 and the Tundra extended cabs are close in terms of size but the Ford F-150 gives you a lot more legroom in the second row. What's more, the Ford crew cab provides drivers from Rumford and Jay ME with more headroom as well as 2-4 inches more legroom in the rear.
A comparison of mechanical specifications
Both the 2023 Ford F-150 and the new Toyota Tundra give you the option of either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. However, Ford gives you many more ways to customize your new F-150 pickup. While Toyota gives you two powertrain options, Ford gives you seven choices. The Ford F-150 offers the biggest towing capacity of any full-size truck, coming in at a maximum of 14,000 pounds while the new Toyota Tundra can pull only 12,000 pounds.
The Ford F-150 also wins the race when it comes to payload, hauling a maximum of 3,250 pounds vs. the Toyota Tundra’s 1,940 pounds. Ford gives truck buyers from Norridgewock ME trailering technologies that are more advanced and extensive than the new Tundra. The new Toyota Tundra does have off-road options but not as many and nothing with the capability of the F-150 Raptor or Raptor R trims.
A comparison of technology
The Toyota Tundra has traditionally had the edge when it comes to technology but Ford has moved into the lead with the latest F-150 variations. Even the most basic Ford work truck is equipped with the Sync 4 system, an 8-inch touch screen and advanced driver safety technology like automatic emergency braking. We invite you to do your own comparison of these two outstanding pickups starting with a test drive at Farmington Ford in Farmington ME.
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