Toyota Tacoma vs. Ford F-150 Review

Utility
The F-150 will most certainly prove more convenient than the Toyota Tacoma for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. There's no clear winner between the Ford F-150 and the Toyota Tacoma as far as transporting cargo. Towing is significantly more the Ford F-150's forte than it is the Toyota's.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford F-150 packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Tacoma down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Ford F-150 is considerably heavier than the Toyota Tacoma. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford F-150 than the Toyota Tacoma because of its larger tank. The Toyota Tacoma and the Ford F-150 compete for the same parking spaces. The Toyota Tacoma's shorter wheelbase will give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. However, the Ford F-150 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota Tacoma than with the Ford F-150.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota Tacoma is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the F-150. The Tacoma will save you money at the pump compared to the Ford F-150. The Ford F-150 pales in comparison to the Toyota as far as fuel economy. In terms of MSRP, the Toyota Tacoma costs significantly less than the Ford F-150.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota is definitely more agile than the F-150, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Tacoma's engine is tremendously smaller than the Ford F-150's. Bear in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The F-150 packs quite a wallop compared to the Toyota Tacoma regarding torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. The Toyota Tacoma could learn a lesson or two from the Ford F-150 as far as torque.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford F-150 offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Tacoma, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford F-150 make it more spacious for your passengers than the Toyota Tacoma.

Warranty
The Ford F-150 and the Tacoma have the same basic after-sale protection.