Ford F-150 vs. Toyota Tacoma
Ford F-150
Toyota Tacoma
Overall Reliability Rating
Overall Car Ratings & Details
| 5 | (17) | |
| 4 | (63) | |
| 3 | (29) | |
| 2 | (3) | |
| 1 | (3) |
| 5 | (12) | |
| 4 | (42) | |
| 3 | (10) | |
| 2 | (1) | |
| 1 | (1) |
Vehicle Comparison Rundown
The Toyota Tacoma and Ford F-150 are both pickup trucks, but in two different size classes. The Tacoma is a midsize pickup, while the F-150 is a full-size pickup. Both come with rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive.
These two pickup trucks have different engine power choices, as you would expect in different-size trucks. The smaller Tacoma has a standard engine with 159 horsepower, and an optional 278-horsepower engine. The larger F-150 has a 290-horsepower engine standard, with options up to 395 horsepower, including a diesel version.
You will also find major differences between the payload and towing capacities of the Toyota Tacoma and the Ford F-150. The midsize Tacoma can tow up to 6,800 pounds, and has a maximum payload of 1,620 pounds. The full-size F-150 can tow up to 13,200 pounds, and has a maximum payload of 3,270 pounds. So, the Ford F-150 can tow and haul about twice as much as the Toyota Tacoma.
Also consider the reliability of the two trucks. The Tacoma ranks noticeably better in terms of our findings on reliability and annual cost of repairs.
Making a choice between these two pickup trucks comes down to what your needs are. For everyday, personal transportation of people and things, the Tacoma should do just fine. But if you need extra capacity for cargo and towing, the F-150 will have the extra size and power to do the job for you.