2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty vs 2021 Nissan Titan

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty had an updated styling with a more detailed grille and headlights. The new grille moved away from the gaudy chrome-clad bars of the 2019 model, but remained imposing. The massive headlights, though still large, featured additional detail and contouring, giving them a more refined look. Despite these updates, the design was a modest evolution of the 2017 model year, and the cabin remained unchanged with blocky styling. The interior was ideally suited for work use, featuring plenty of usable space, but lacked the welcoming feel of rivals like Ram.

The 2021 Nissan Titan retained its looks from the 2020 refresh, offering three King Cab grades and five Crew Cab trim levels. Each grade had its own interior and exterior design identity, with varying grille finishes and unique touches like lava-red tow hooks on the Pro-4X model. The Titan featured new headlights with 120 percent more light output than the 2019 model and available LED fog lights. The truck bed had four sources of LED light, a Utili-track Bed Channel System, and a spray-in bedliner. The interior received a significant upgrade with a large infotainment screen and plenty of piano-black plastic trim, though the steering wheel design felt dated.

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty came with a standard 6.2-liter gas V8 engine producing 385 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. It also offered a 6.7-liter turbodiesel Power Stroke V8 with 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, and a new 7.3-liter gas V8 with 430 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque. The 6.2-liter V8 had a six-speed automatic transmission, while the 7.3-liter and 6.7-liter engines came with a 10-speed automatic. The F-350 had impressive towing capacities: 24,200 pounds for conventional towing, 32,500 pounds for fifth-wheel towing, and 37,000 pounds for gooseneck trailers. The Tremor off-road package added features like 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tires and a 2-inch suspension lift.

The 2021 Nissan Titan was equipped with a single powertrain—a 5.6-liter V8 engine delivering 400 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque. This engine was paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, which performed well in low and high gears but struggled mid-range. The Titan offered rear-wheel drive (RWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) options, both achieving an EPA-estimated 18 mpg combined. The Titan's towing capacity was up to 9,310 pounds for RWD models and 9,260 pounds for 4WD trucks. The Pro-4X model featured off-road-centric equipment like hill-descent control and an electronic locking rear differential.

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 massive cab with ample headroom and legroom. The F-350 came with either a 6-foot-9-inch bed or an 8-foot bed, with the latter available in a dual-rear-wheel configuration. The bed featured a step that extended from the tailgate for easier loading.

The 2021 Nissan Titan offered a front bench seat as standard, with bucket seats available, allowing the truck to seat five or six. The Titan's front and rear outboard seats featured Nissan's Zero Gravity design for comfort. Heated and cooled front seats were available, though petite adults might struggle to find a comfortable driving position. The Titan had ample seating space and storage, with a covered center console and a small hold for smartphones. An available panoramic moonroof and power-sliding rear window added to the truck's appeal.

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty featured the SYNC 3 infotainment system with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The system had an intuitive menu layout but occasional buggy hiccups. Ford's Pro Trailer Backup Assist included a 360 camera, wide-angle backup camera, and Trailer Reverse Guidance, making trailer maneuvering easier.

The 2021 Nissan Titan had a standard 9.0-inch WXGA resolution infotainment touchscreen, the largest in its class. It included Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and satellite radio. The Titan also offered a WiFi hot spot, navigation, HD Radio, and a Fender Premium Audio System. The 7-inch programmable information display in front of the driver was larger than most competitors.

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty came with standard airbags, automatic high beams, traction control, and a tire pressure monitoring system. 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 2021 Nissan Titan was equipped with Nissan Safety Shield 360, which included automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, high beam assist, and rear automatic braking. Additional features included forward-collision warning, parking sensors, and an Around View Monitor camera system. Nissan offered a five-year/100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.