Which full-size truck was meant for you, the 2024 Ford F-150 or the 2024 Toyota Tundra? Before you test-drive your new truck, our comparison guide will help you figure out which model has what it takes to survive your daily drive.
Key Takeaways
- Nab an entry-level F-150 work truck (from $33,835) at a better price than its Tundra counterpart (from $39,965).
- Not only does the F-150 deliver extra strength, but it also offers a much wider powertrain selection.
- The Tundra has the edge when it comes to ride comfort. This third-generation model impresses with its surprisingly jitter-free ride.
- Choose the F-150 for innovative features that aren’t available from the Tundra, including hands-free driving technology and an onboard power generator.
MSRP: 2024 Ford F-150
If you’re shopping for the best deal on a work truck, you can save a bundle with the 2024 F-150. Ford’s best selling truck starts at just $33,835. The Tundra, which starts at $39,965, doesn’t really offer a run-of-the-mill, work truck-type trim model. Instead, its entry-level truck is more in line with one of the F-150’s higher trim models.
Major Power: 2024 Ford F-150
For more power and greater capabilities, choose the 2024 Ford F-150. Its desert-racing trim models, the Raptor and Raptor R, deliver shocking speed, with up to 700 horses. For best-in-class towing or hauling capabilities, check out the 3.5-liter turbo V6 (towing) or 5.0-liter Coyote V8 (hauling).
The 2024 F-150 also offers more engine options than most competitors, including the Tundra:
- Turbocharged 2.7L V6 (325 horsepower, 400 lb-ft)
- 5.0L V8 (400 hp, 410 lb-ft)
- Turbo 3.5L V6 (400 hp, 500 lb-ft)
- Raptor-specific turbo 3.5L V6 (450 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- Raptor R-specific supercharged 5.2L V8 (700 hp, 640 lb-ft)
- PowerBoost hybrid powertrain (430 hp, 570 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic
- Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
The 2024 Tundra offers your choice of two engines: the standard turbo V6 and a hybrid version of the same V6. The Tundra’s hybrid powertrain, the Hybrid Max, is its strongest option, and it’s a doozy. The Tundra hybrid delivers even more power than the F-150’s PowerBoost hybrid powertrain. Although the Tundra’s powertrain selection isn’t as versatile, Toyota’s full-size truck can be the right choice for drivers who crave extra hybrid power!
Here’s a look at the 2024 Tundra’s powertrain options:
- Turbo 3.5L V6 (389 hp, 479 lb-ft)
- Hybrid Max 3.5L V6 powertrain (437 hp, 584 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic
- Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
Modern Comfort: 2024 Toyota Tundra
The third-generation Tundra, which debuted for the 2022 model year, won us over with its lasting seat comfort and quiet ride. It’s an especially good cruiser, offering a smooth, jitter-free ride for the long haul.
The F-150, which gets a significant update for 2024, is competitive when it comes to comfort. Inside these full-size trucks, you’ll find generous cabin space and supportive seating. If you spend long hours on the road, check out the Max Recline seats, which can lay nearly flat to facilitate a quick nap. Although not quite as jitter-free as the Tundra (it is tuned for best-in-class performance, after all), the F-150 delivers a comfortable daily drive. The F-150 also manages to filter out most wind and road noise for a quiet ride.
Ford is always dreaming up new ways to make trucking fabulous, and it’s the best choice for gadget-loving drivers. For instance, the F-150’s available Pro Power Onboard generator can power up your devices, even when you’re deep in off-road terrain. With a knob on the dash, the Pro Trailer Backup Assist system helps you guide a trailer in the right direction (and avoid jackknifing!). And work-friendly features — likes the interior work space, tailgate work space, and Zone Lighting system — abound. These F-150 trucks are also widely available (with the mid-grade XLT trim and up) with the hands-free BlueCruise driving system.
On the other hand, both trucks deliver the tech features you wouldn’t want to miss, including infotainment touchscreens, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and streetwise safety aids. While the Tundra may not offer hands-free driving capabilities (yet), you can still shop for features like adaptive cruise control, a hands-free tailgate release, and premium audio upgrades.
Your New Truck
In the end, the 2024 Ford F-150 definitely has the edge over the competition. The Tundra may provide a cushy cruise, but the F-150 delivers everything you want in a rugged pickup truck, including major muscle, best-in-class capabilities, and exclusive technology designed to help you achieve your goals.