Ready to tear up the streets of Geneva, Canandaigua, and Rochester, NY, in a new truck? The 2021 Ford F-150 and the Toyota Tundra are ready and waiting to tackle your biggest projects—but only one can be your next ride.
The team at Friendly Ford is here to help you decide, so we’re putting these trucks head to head. See which one will come out on top as the right pickup for you.
When looking for your next truck, you need to know it has the refined power your biggest projects call for. With a 5.7-liter V8 engine under the hood delivering 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque, the Toyota Tundra is ready for action.
If you’re looking for a little more oomph for some of your largest projects, you may want to turn to the six engines available in the 2021 Ford F-150:
Engine |
Horsepower |
Torque (lb-ft) |
3.3-liter Ti-VCT V6 |
290 |
265 |
2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 |
325 |
400 |
5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 |
400 |
410 |
3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 |
400 |
500 |
3.0-liter Power Stroke® turbo diesel V6 |
250 |
440 |
3.5-liter PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6 |
430 |
570 |
With the F-150, you’ll have more selections to choose from, including alternative fuel options, like diesel and hybrid motors. There’s only one engine option in the Tundra, so you won’t have the ability to upgrade to more horsepower or better efficiency.
Greater power output in the 2021 Ford F-150 leads to a commanding towing capacity of 14,000 pounds when properly equipped—perfect for hauling a 25-foot camper. Your large boat or 2-horse trailer may need to stay home with the Toyota Tundra, though, since its maximum towing capacity tops out at 10,200 pounds.
To make backing into camp and work sites easier than ever, the F-150 is available with Pro Trailer Backup Assist™. This system syncs your truck and trailer so you can control the direction it turns when in reverse with just a simple twist of a dial.
Backing your boat onto the loading dock may not be as simple in the Tundra since this is a class-exclusive feature.
There’s room for all your construction supplies in both the 2021 Ford F-150 and the Toyota Tundra, with 5.5-foot and 6.5-foot cargo bed options. If you really want to make space for longer items, like plywood and drywall, you’ll want to upgrade to the 8-foot bed in the F-150 and 8.1-foot bed in the Tundra.
Despite the bed length similarities in these trucks, you can carry heavier items in your F-150. When properly armed, this pickup can take on payloads of up to 3,325 pounds. The Tundra, on the other hand, tops out at a maximum payload of 1,730 pounds, so you’ll have to leave your heavier equipment behind.
While the Toyota Tundra can clearly handle a big worksite project, if you need extra capability and power to get the job done, you’ll want to choose the 2021 Ford F-150.
Don’t just take our word for it. Drivers from Geneva, Canandaigua, and Rochester, New York, can stop by Friendly Ford to take this rugged truck for a test drive today!