2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty vs 2021 Toyota Tacoma
Overview | |
MSRP$34,035 | MSRP$26,400 |
Average price$51,391 | Average price$45,681 |
Listings33 | Listings113 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
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2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty Reviews Summary“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” Winston Churchill was likely not referring to the heavy-duty pickup truck market when he uttered this quote, but it resonates nonetheless. It seems like every year the Big Three American truck-makers are trying to one-up one another, whether it's towing and hauling, passenger space, or technology. It's unclear how many truck owners shop on superlatives alone. It’s also unclear how many shoppers need “the most” of one particular attribute. Sure, some will need the towing capability for certain jobs. But far more will buy these trucks and want a balance of attributes that is as well-rounded as their needs. While 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks give up a bit of ride quality to achieve some best-in-class numbers, they are well-balanced trucks. Read on to find out why. | |
2021 Toyota Tacoma Reviews SummaryLast redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. In Canada, the Tacoma is available with Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, the latter available with five-foot and six-foot bed lengths, and both available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Access Cab models with the automatic transmission can have SR5 or TRD Off Road packages added, while Double Cab models in various configurations are available with SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off Road, TRD Off Road Premium, and TRD Pro packages, or with the Nightshade Special Edition grade. In Canada, all Tacoma models are equipped with a 3.5-litre V6 engine with variable valve timing and standard four-wheel drive. Our test vehicle was a Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab, which comes equipped with the short bed. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower | Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 385 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine Name2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Torque430 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | Torque180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower385 hp @ 5750 rpm | Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length98.1 in | Bed Length73.7 in |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space |
Curb Weight5677 lbs | Curb Weight3915 lbs |
Height78.9 in | Height70.6 in |
Length231.8 in | Length212.3 in |
Width105.9 in | Width74.4 in |
Wheelbase141.6 in | Wheelbase127.4 in |
Maximum Payload4260 lbs | Maximum Payload1685 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity22800 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity13000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $34,035 | $26,400 |
Average price | $51,391 | $45,681 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” Winston Churchill was likely not referring to the heavy-duty pickup truck market when he uttered this quote, but it resonates nonetheless. It seems like every year the Big Three American truck-makers are trying to one-up one another, whether it's towing and hauling, passenger space, or technology. It's unclear how many truck owners shop on superlatives alone. It’s also unclear how many shoppers need “the most” of one particular attribute. Sure, some will need the towing capability for certain jobs. But far more will buy these trucks and want a balance of attributes that is as well-rounded as their needs. While 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks give up a bit of ride quality to achieve some best-in-class numbers, they are well-balanced trucks. Read on to find out why. | Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. In Canada, the Tacoma is available with Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, the latter available with five-foot and six-foot bed lengths, and both available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Access Cab models with the automatic transmission can have SR5 or TRD Off Road packages added, while Double Cab models in various configurations are available with SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium, TRD Off Road, TRD Off Road Premium, and TRD Pro packages, or with the Nightshade Special Edition grade. In Canada, all Tacoma models are equipped with a 3.5-litre V6 engine with variable valve timing and standard four-wheel drive. Our test vehicle was a Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab, which comes equipped with the short bed. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.7L 159 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 4 |
Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 385 hp V8 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Torque | 430 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower | 385 hp @ 5750 rpm | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 98.1 in | 73.7 in |
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 5677 lbs | 3915 lbs |
Height | 78.9 in | 70.6 in |
Length | 231.8 in | 212.3 in |
Width | 105.9 in | 74.4 in |
Wheelbase | 141.6 in | 127.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 4260 lbs | 1685 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 22800 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 13000 lbs | |
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