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Toyota Tacoma vs. Ford F-150 SuperCrew Review

How the Toyota Tacoma stacks up against the Ford F-150 SuperCrew - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota Tacoma
Price Range: $15,170 - $27,250
2009 Ford F-150 SuperCrew
Price Range: $28,575 - $38,760
Toyota Tacoma vs. Ford F-150 SuperCrew Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Ford over the Toyota. There's no clear winner between the Toyota Tacoma and the Ford F-150 SuperCrew when it comes to transporting cargo. The Ford F-150 SuperCrew outpulls the Toyota Tacoma by a large margin.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Ford F-150 SuperCrew packs quite a wallop and will knock the Tacoma down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the F-150 SuperCrew is a genuine speedster.

Dimensions
The Ford F-150 SuperCrew is tremendously more bulky than the Tacoma. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the F-150 SuperCrew than the Tacoma because of its larger tank. The Tacoma fits in smaller parking spaces than the Ford F-150 SuperCrew. The Ford F-150 SuperCrew's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Toyota may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
The Tacoma's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Ford F-150 SuperCrew.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford F-150 SuperCrew. The Ford F-150 SuperCrew consumes a lot of gas compared to the Toyota Tacoma. Regarding fuel economy, the Toyota Tacoma has the F-150 SuperCrew beat. The Tacoma is tremendously less costly than the Ford F-150 SuperCrew with respect to MSRP.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Toyota Tacoma is most certainly nimbler than the Ford F-150 SuperCrew, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Ford F-150 SuperCrew's engine is tremendously more massive than the Toyota Tacoma's. Bear in mind that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The F-150 SuperCrew packs quite a wallop compared to the Toyota Tacoma as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the Ford F-150 SuperCrew will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Tacoma finally gets moving.

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

Warranty
The Ford and the Toyota have the same basic warranty.

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