2020 Honda Ridgeline vs 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty received a styling update with a more detailed grille and headlights, moving away from the gaudy chrome-clad bars of the 2019 model. The massive headlights were contoured for a more mature look. Despite these updates, the design remained a modest evolution from the 2017 model year, and the cabin retained its blocky, work-oriented styling. The interior was spacious and functional, especially for work use, but lacked the luxury feel of some competitors. Trim levels ranged from the basic XL with vinyl seats and manual climate control to the top-tier Limited with leather upholstery and a premium audio system.

The 2020 Honda Ridgeline, on the other hand, had a design that some found reminiscent of a minivan in the front and a pickup truck in the back. This year, it featured a new nine-speed automatic transmission and standard Honda Sensing ADAS. The infotainment system was upgraded to an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Ridgeline's interior, especially in the RTL-E trim, was high-quality with perforated leather upholstery and soft-touch surfaces, though it closely resembled the Honda Pilot's dashboard.

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty offered three engine options: a 6.2-liter gas V8 with 385 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, a 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8 with 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of torque, and a new 7.3-liter gas V8 with 430 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque. The 6.2-liter V8 came with either a six-speed or a 10-speed automatic transmission, while the other engines had the 10-speed as standard. The F-350 excelled in towing, with a maximum capacity of 37,000 pounds for gooseneck trailers and a payload capacity of 7,850 pounds. The Tremor off-road package added features like 35-inch tires and a lifted suspension for enhanced off-road capability.

The 2020 Honda Ridgeline was powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The Ridgeline offered front-wheel drive as standard, with all-wheel drive available on higher trims. The i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system provided up to 70 percent of power to the rear axle and featured torque-vectoring for improved handling. The Ridgeline's ground clearance was 7.9 inches with all-wheel drive. It had a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds and a payload capacity of 1,580 pounds, making it less capable than the F-350 but more than adequate for most midsize truck needs.

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty was available in Regular Cab, Super Cab, and Super Crew configurations. The Super Cab had rear-hinged half-doors, while the Super Crew offered a full four-door setup with ample rear-seat space. The truck came with either a 6-foot-9-inch bed or an 8-foot bed, with the longer bed available in a dual-rear-wheel configuration. The bed featured a step for easier loading.

The 2020 Honda Ridgeline offered a 33.9 cubic-foot cargo bed and a 7.3 cubic-foot in-bed trunk with a drain plug. The interior was spacious, with comfortable front seats and a rear seat that, while short on legroom, was still comfortable. The Ridgeline's tailgate could drop down or swing to the side, and it featured a 150-watt/400-watt power outlet and a truck-bed audio system.

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty featured the SYNC 3 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The system had an intuitive menu layout but could be buggy when switching between SYNC 3 and CarPlay. The truck also offered advanced towing features like Pro Trailer Backup Assist, which made trailer maneuvering easier.

The 2020 Honda Ridgeline came with an 8.0-inch touchscreen Display Audio system, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and steering wheel controls for volume and tuning. Higher trims added features like SiriusXM, HD Radio, and a premium sound system. However, the system's lack of physical controls and slow voice recognition were drawbacks.

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty came with standard airbags, automatic high beams, and traction control. Higher trims added features like automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring. The Platinum trim included adaptive cruise control and adaptive steering.

The 2020 Honda Ridgeline featured standard Honda Sensing, which included adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and lane-keep assist. Higher trims added automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic warning. The Ridgeline received high safety ratings from both the IIHS and NHTSA.