2020 Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tacoma

Calling all Boone and Morganton adventurers. The 2020 Ford F-150 and 2020 Toyota Tacoma are here! If you need a pickup truck that can master the rugged off-road trails, these two really stand out.

In this vehicle comparison, we want to help Newland and Lenoir shoppers evaluate the merits of the two iconic trucks. Study their specs and learn the ways they outperform the competition—and perhaps each other! Contact us at Cloninger Ford Morganton to learn more.

2020 F-150 vs Tacoma: Tough Performance

Whether you’re on the job or heading out for a long weekend, you want a truck that works even harder than you. The 2020 Ford F-150 and Toyota Tacoma offer some potent engines to power your adventures.

For the Toyota Tacoma, the pride of the powertrain lineup uses an available V6 to power you forward. It serves up 278 horsepower for lively driving dynamics. However, several engines in the Ford F-150 lineup crank out even more power:

• 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 (375 horsepower)
• High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 (450 horsepower)
• 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (395 horsepower)

The EcoBoost® engines are turbocharged or twin-turbocharged, which boosts their torque output beyond the Tacoma model’s. This means better acceleration at low speeds and more towing power for the Ford F-150. The F-150 tows up to 13,200 pounds, while the Tacoma has just a 6,800-pound towing capacity.

Pickup Interior Features: The Lap of Luxury

As you move up trim levels, the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tacoma become more deluxe. Available leather seats with power adjustments make your drive stylish and comfy in equal measure.

You can even add a power moonroof to your truck and let the cool breeze and warm sunlight in. The F-150 goes above and beyond with a Twin-Panel Moonroof in the SuperCrew cab that extends over the front and back seats. Far larger than the panel in the Tacoma, it offers more expansive views.

Even at higher trims, however, the Tacoma lacks amenities to compete with the premium Ford F-150 Platinum. Its multi-contour front seats with Active Motion® offer an isolated back massage that keeps you relaxed as you drive. You’ll arrive feeling refreshed and ready to go!

Boost Your Awareness with Safety Features

Safety is critical on the roads, and the 2020 F-150 and Tacoma understand that. Both offer a standard suite of driver assistance features. In the Ford truck, it’s known as Ford Co-Pilot360™.

Drive safer with a standard Lane-Keeping System, which can warn you if you start to drift out of your lane. Meanwhile, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking will alert you when possible front-end collisions are imminent and help you apply the brakes.

Only the Ford F-150, though, excels when it comes to safety while towing. It includes BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Trailer Coverage as well as Pro Trailer Backup Assist™. You can change lanes and back up with a trailer in tow more safely. The Toyota Tacoma lacks these key features.

Should I Choose the Ford F-150 or Toyota Tacoma?

Newland and Morganton shoppers have two outstanding pickup trucks to choose from in the 2020 Ford F-150 and Toyota Tacoma. Both vehicles add so much capability to your Boone or Lenoir drives.

However, the more muscular F-150 is the perfect choice for the toughest tasks ahead of you. It excels in cabin luxury, too. If you value those qualities, schedule a test drive at Cloninger Ford Morganton and get behind the wheel today!