2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty vs 2021 Toyota Tundra

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, yet 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 from the 2017 model year, making the Super Duty appear more dated compared to the redesigned 2021 F-150. The cabin retained its blocky styling, which was not particularly inviting but was ideally suited for work use, offering plenty of usable space. Trim levels ranged from the basic XL with its work-truck look to the luxurious Limited with premium features like a Bang & Olufsen audio system and a panoramic sunroof.

The 2021 Toyota Tundra, developed in the mid-2000s and released for the 2007 model year, had a somewhat awkward look compared to newer trucks. Its massive grille and disproportionately small headlights gave it an oversized appearance. However, the "Cement" paint color with blacked-out wheels and badging made it look more modern. The cabin, dominated by hard plastics and big monotone panels, was dated but functional. Toyota kept it fresh with a standard 7-inch infotainment system featuring Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa. Trim levels ranged from the basic SR with manual climate control and cloth seating to the luxurious 1794 Edition with unique visual and interior touches.

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 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 came with either a six-speed or a 10-speed automatic transmission, while the 7.3-liter and 6.7-liter engines came standard with the 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. It also had a maximum payload capacity of 7,850 pounds. The Tremor off-road package added features like 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tires, a lifted suspension, and Trail Control.

The 2021 Toyota Tundra came standard with the I-Force 5.7-liter V8 engine, producing 391 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. Power was routed through a six-speed automatic transmission with a manual tap-shift function. The Tundra had a towing capacity of 10,200 pounds and a payload capacity of 1,730 pounds, which was lower than some competitors like the Ford F-150. The six-speed automatic was responsive, and the V8 provided strong acceleration. The Tundra was comfortable over various surfaces, with vague steering at low speeds but stable handling on the highway.

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 had full four-door access with ample rear-seat space. The F-350 offered 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 that extended from the tailgate for easier loading.

The 2021 Toyota Tundra offered two cab sizes and three bed sizes. The Double Cab had conventionally-opening rear doors and was available with a 6.5-foot or 8.1-foot bed. The CrewMax, a full four-door crew cab, came with a 5.5-foot bed and provided massive rear-seat legroom. The CrewMax also had optional in-bed storage lockers and a power rear window that opened the entire rear pane, offering clean lines of sight and fresh air.

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

The 2021 Toyota Tundra had an updated infotainment system with standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa. It was operated via a 7-inch or available 8-inch touchscreen with navigation. The system had a sensible layout with redundant hard buttons. The Tundra also came with multiple USB ports, Bluetooth connectivity, and a WiFi hotspot trial.

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty came standard with 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 Toyota Tundra came standard with the Safety Sense P suite, including forward-collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control. Optional features included parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. The Tundra also had eight airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system, trailer sway control, and an integrated trailer brake controller.