How Does the 2026 Ford F-150 Compare to Other Trucks?

How Does the 2026 Ford F-150 Compare to Other Trucks?

Compare the New Ford F-150 to the Truck Competition

Finding the right truck for the job is essential. At Freeman Ford Inc., we help truck shoppers across the Piedmont Triad make informed decisions. Our North Carolina Ford dealership features America's best-selling truck, but we know there are competitors. See how the Ford F-150 compares to other trucks in its class like the Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra. We're confident you'll be impressed by the capabilities and features of the new Ford F-150 trucks for sale in Liberty, NC.

Ford F-150 vs. Truck Competition: Engines and Performance

The Ford F-150 has a longer powertrain list than the competition and higher performance outputs. Choose one of six engines as you shop for new Ford F-150 trucks in Liberty, NC. The Toyota Tundra has i-FORCE twin-turbo V6 engines that produce 358 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque in base models and 389 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque in higher trims. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine for the Ford F-150 produces superior outputs of 400 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. The Tundra does have a V6 hybrid option, as the i-FORCE MAX models generate 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. The Ford F-150 counters with a 3.5-liter PowerBoost® Full Hybrid V6 engine, which delivers similar outputs of 430 horsepower and 578 pound-feet of torque.

The Ford F-150 delivers 325 standard horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque through a 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine. That's an additional 20 standard horsepower and 131 pound-feet of torque than the Ram 1500 with its standard 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine. The main Hurricane engine in the Ram 1500 is rated for 420 horsepower, but the F-150 Raptor churns out 450 horsepower with its High Output EcoBoost® V6 engine. The V8 engine in the Ford F-150 produces 400 horsepower, compared to 395 horsepower for the HEMI® V8 in the Ram 1500. The Ford F-150 offers an exclusive supercharged V8 engine that unleashes 720 horsepower.

Ford F-150 vs. Truck Competition: Towing and Payload Ratings

Max Towing Capacities

  • Ford F-150: 13,500 pounds (best-in-class)
  • Toyota Tundra: 12,000 pounds
  • Ram 1500: 11,610 pounds

The Ford F-150 boasts a best-in-class towing capacity of 13,500 pounds to haul your boat, camper, or work trailer with ease. That's an additional 1,500 pounds of towing capability compared to the Tundra. The Ram 1500 is nearly 2,000 pounds behind in the towing department. For V8 towing, the Ford F-150 maxes out at 12,800 pounds, compared to the Ram 1500 at 11,320 pounds.

Maximum Payload Capacities

  • Ford F-150: 2,440 pounds (best-in-class)
  • Ram 1500: 2,360 pounds
  • Toyota Tundra: 1,850 pounds

If you're transporting materials and putting your truck bed to work, you'll want a new Ford F-150. The Ford truck touts a best-in-class maximum payload capacity of 2,440 pounds, topping the Tundra by a significant margin and the Ram 1500 by 80 pounds.

Ford F-150 vs. Truck Competition: Technology

Rival trucks have smaller touchscreens on base models. The Ram 1500 features a standard 8.4-inch Uconnect® 5 touchscreen, and the Tundra touts an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen. The new Ford F-150 features a standard 12-inch center display paired with SYNC® 4.

Enjoy a more relaxing towing experience with hands-free driving capabilities offered by the F-150. You can buy a new Ford F-150 with BlueCruise and tow a boat or trailer hands-free on I-73 I-40, or US-421. The Tundra lacks hands-free towing capability. The Ram 1500 offers Hands-Free Active Driving Assist, but BlueCruise has millions of accumulated miles and is a more proven system.

Need help with hitching? Let's compare trailering features of these new trucks. The Tundra offers a Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist, and the Ram 1500 offers Trailer Hitch Line-Up Assist. Ford F-150 Lariat models include Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™ and Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ to offer both peace of mind and exceptional value.

Ford F-150 vs. Truck Competition: Utility

North Carolinians love the Pro Access Tailgate of the Ford F-150. You can perform truck bed tasks without breaking a sweat, and the tailgate swings open a full 100 degrees. The Tundra offers a power tailgate with knee-lift assist. Pro Power Onboard™ is another Ford F-150 perk. You can harness 7.2 kW of electric power through this system. There's no counter by the Tundra, and the On-Board Power system only scales up to 2.0 kW.

The SuperCrew® is a unique F-150 cab style. We're a Liberty, NC, Ford truck dealer with F-150 SuperCrew®, Regular Cab, and SuperCab® models in stock. The Ford F-150 offers the power of choice, a truck buyer's dream. There are only two options offered by the rivals. The Tundra is available in a Double Cab or CrewMax configuration. The Ram 1500 offers a Quad Cab and Crew Cab layout but lacks an eight-foot bed option like the Tundra and F-150.

Test Drive a New F-150 Truck at Freeman Ford Inc.

From utility to towing, the Ford F-150 runs laps around the truck competition. You'll find America's best-selling truck at Freeman Ford Inc. Get directions to our Ford dealership in Liberty, NC to test drive a new F-150 model in your desired cab style. Search our new inventory for three cab sizes and six different engines. Our finance center provides truck loans and F-150 lease offers. Make light work of challenging tasks with a new Ford F-150 truck.

How can we help?

* Indicates a required field

  1. Freeman Ford Inc.

    4802 Highway 49 North
    Liberty, NC 27298

    • Sales: (336) 622-4256
Loading Map...

Get in Touch

  • Contact our Sales Department at: (336) 622-4256
  • Monday8am-5:30pm
  • Tuesday8am-5:30pm
  • Wednesday8am-5:30pm
  • Thursday8am-5:30pm
  • Friday8am-5:30pm
  • Saturday9am-12pm
  • SundayClosed