Which model has what you want in a light-duty truck, the 2023 Ford F-150 or Toyota Tundra? These popular pickups are both strong, modern options, but we think one gives you more advantages than the other. Let’s take a look.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Not only is the 2023 Ford F-150 available with more engine options, but it also provides the best towing and hauling capabilities.
- This new F-150 offers work-friendly features you won’t find on the Tundra, including the Pro Power Onboard electrical generator.
- The Tundra comes standard with a longer list of driver safety aids, but the F-150 offers a wider variety of these features as optional equipment.
- Both light-duty trucks are available as a wide range of trim models, which provide an impressive list of modern tech and comfort features.
MAXIMUM CAPABILITIES: 2023 FORD F-150
To tow and haul the most weight, choose the F-150. Not only does the F-150 offer best-in-class towing (up to 14,000 pounds) and hauling (up to 3,325 pounds), but it also offers the widest range of engine options. You can even optimize fuel economy, because the PowerBoost hybrid engine helps the F-150 earn up to 25 mpg combined.
Choose from these 2023 F-150 engine options:
- 3.3L V6 (290 horsepower, 265 lb-ft of torque)
- Turbocharged 2.7L V6 (325 hp, 400 lb-ft)
- 5.0L V8 (400 hp, 410 lb-ft)
- Turbo 3.5L V6 (400 hp, 500 lb-ft)
- High-output turbo 3.5L V6 (450 hp, 510 lb-ft) (Raptor models only)
- PowerBoost turbo 3.5L hybrid V6 (430 hp, 570 lb-ft)
- Supercharged 5.2L V8 (700 hp, 640 lb-ft) (Raptor R models only)
The 2023 Toyota Tundra isn’t nearly as flexible, offering only two engine options. Lower trim models on the Tundra hierarchy come with the regular V6, and higher trim models come with the hybrid V6. The latter is both more powerful and more efficient, helping the Tundra earn up to 22 mpg combined.
The 2023 Tundra is available with these two engine options:
- Turbo 3.5L V6 (389 hp, 479 lb-ft)
- Turbo 3.5L hybrid V6 (437 hp, 583 lb-ft)
WORK-FRIENDLY FEATURES: 2023 FORD F-150
The 2023 Ford F-150 can help you create a work station wherever you travel. Use the available Pro Power Onboard station to generate electricity to charge or operate power tools. Add the Tailgate Work Surface to measure and cut materials on any off-the-grid job site. And there’s also an Interior Work Surface available, allowing you to transform the center console into a place to work from your laptop.
The 2023 Toyota Tundra doesn’t offer any of the aforementioned features just yet. But, like the F-150, it helps you transport heavy loads with helpful features like a trailer backup guide and a 360-degree camera system.
STANDARD SAFETY: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA
Every Tundra comes with a healthy list of driver safety aids. Adaptive cruise control — technology that’s more often found on more luxurious trim levels — is on the standard list of features. The Tundra also includes a lane keeping system, which actively adjusts steering if you accidentally stray from your lane.
Tundra safety features include:
- Forward collision mitigation
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping system
- Optional blind-spot monitoring
- Optional 360-degree camera system
The base F-150 isn’t quite as handsomely equipped, though it does include forward collision mitigation (with automatic emergency braking) and lane departure warning, which lets you know if you’ve strayed outside the lines. However, the F-150 offers some options you won’t find on the Tundra, such as evasive steering assistance, which can steer you away from a potential collision.
The F-150 safety features include:
- Forward collision mitigation
- Lane departure warning
- Optional blind-spot monitoring
- Optional lane keeping system
- Optional rear automatic braking
- Optional adaptive cruise control
- Optional evasive steering assistance
- Optional 360-degree camera system
MODERN COMFORT: IT’S A TIE!
When it comes to cushy cabins and modern features, both the 2023 Ford F-150 and the Toyota Tundra give you plenty of options. With the F-150, shoppers can choose from six main trim models (XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Limited), plus two off-road-ready trucks (Raptor, Raptor R). Every F-150 comes standard with roomy, supportive seating and smartphone-friendly infotainment, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Lariat and up are very luxurious trucks, with upgrades that include leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, and a dual-panel moonroof.
The 2023 Toyota Tundra is also very accommodating, with seven available trim levels (SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794, TRD Pro, Capstone). The Tundra’s standard lineup also includes the aforementioned smartphone features. Two roomy cabin options are available, and you can move up the trim levels for luxury items like leather seating and a panoramic sunroof. In fact, when it comes to creature comforts, these trucks have just about everything in common.
YOUR NEW TRUCK
With its smart tech features and powerful V6, the 2023 Toyota Tundra has undeniable appeal. However, the 2023 Ford F-150 is a segment leader, leaving the Tundra in the dust with its powerful performance and trucking capabilities. If you’re planning to move major weight, you need the F-150!