A Ford F-150 vs. F-250 Comparison
The Ford F-150 and the Ford F-250 Super Duty are both exceptionally capable and appealing choices. Both come with impressive performance numbers, towing capacities and a big variety of available configurations. The key difference is in terms of size and capability, with the F-150 in the full size pickup class while the Ford F-250 is a heavy-duty pickup. To help you decide which truck in our new inventory is right for you, here's a comparison of the two, presented by the team at Dutro Ford Lincoln Inc in Zanesville, OH.
Comparing powertrains and performance
Both trucks offer a remarkable range of engines, with the Ford F-150 offering more choices overall. The F-150 engine lineup starts with a 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 with 325 horsepower, followed by a 5.0-liter V8 with 400 horsepower. Another option is a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, also with 400 horsepower as well as a 3.5- liter Full Hybrid V6 with 430 horsepower and 570 pound-feet of torque. In addition, the new Ford F-150 offers a High-Output 3.5-liter V6 with 450 horsepower, and at the top end, a High Output 5.2-liter Supercharged V8 with an incredible 720 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque.
Meanwhile, the Ford F-250 Super Duty truck offers its own impressive menu of engines that start with a 6.8-liter V8 that generates 405 horsepower, and a 7.3-liter V8 with 430 horsepower. Above that, the new Ford F-250 offers a 6.7-liter Power Stroke® turbo-diesel V8 with 475 horsepower and 1050 pound-feet of torque. The most muscular option of all is a 6.7-liter turbo-diesel V8 with 500 horsepower and a mighty 1200 pound-fee of torque.
A comparison of towing and payload
The Ford F-150 has become the most popular full-size pickup in America partly on the strength of its exceptional towing capability. When it's properly equipped, the Ford F-150 gives Athens, OH drivers a maximum towing capacity of 13,500 pounds, which is the most in its very competitive class. It also has a maximum payload of 2,445 pounds.
The Ford F-250 Super Duty can roll of its sleeves and deliver even more towing and payload for Coshocton, OH drivers. It comes with a maximum towing capacity of 23,000 pounds and a maximum payload of 4246 pounds.
A comparison of dimensions
The dimensions of these two trucks will vary based on the trim level, but a popular Ford F-150 pickup model measures 228.1 inches in length compared with 231.8 inches for the Ford F-250. The Ford F-150 and the Ford F-250 are almost identical in terms of width, coming in at about 80 inches. The Ford F-150 is 75 inches in height while the F-250 is 78.9 inches high. The Ford F-150 provides Lancaster, OH drivers with 8.2 inches of ground clearance vs. the Ford F-250 with 9.7 inches of ground clearance.
A comparison of technology
Both trucks offer Newark, OH buyers similar features with some differences between the two. For example, the Ford F-150 comes with a standard 12.0-inch touch screen with SYNC®4 and a 12.0-inch digital productivity screen on every trim level. The Ford F-250 provides an 8.0-inch touch screen and a 4.2-inch productivity screen as standard equipment. However, higher trim levels in the F-250 come with a 12.0-inch touch screen and a 12.0-inch productivity screen, just like the Ford F-150.
Safety features
Both trucks are equipped with standard safety systems like Hill Start Assist, a Rear View Camera, and Trailer Sway Control. It's worth noting that the F-150 has a little more in terms of standard safety features, including Forward Collision Warning and a Lane-Keeping System. After reviewing the information in this article, we encourage you to shop our current selection online and take a closer look at both trucks by visiting Dutro Ford Lincoln Inc in Zanesville, OH.
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