2020 Ford F-150

Ford F-150 is one of the best trucks available in the market currently. The Regular Cab has plenty of variants too, like the three engine options, two V6s, and a V8, two-bed size options, a 6-and-a-half-feet standard box, and an 8-feet Extended Box. Apart from the size, you also get different trims on each variant, which means you have an option that fits every pocket. A lot of space and comfort along with significant road presence is well in order, too.

The Ford F-150 may be the best-selling pickup, but that doesn't mean that its competition field is barren. Several other manufacturers have caught up and offer quite a stunning range of features, making them adept not only for hauling cargo but also for comfortable commutes. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is one such rival. Nissan and Toyota also offer old school V8 pickups in the form of Titan and Tundra, respectively. Let's see if the F-150 has still got what it takes.

The F-150 has a lot of different variations you can have. The Regular Cab version, the variant in question here, gets two trims, and both these trims get two box sizes in the back. The XLT upgrades a lot on the base XL trim with just over $300 of excess charges. In terms of safety, both the trims fare pretty well with similar driver aids and safety features.

Trim	XL Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box	XL Regular Cab 8 ft. box	XLT 4x2 Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box	XLT 4x2 Regular Cab 8 ft.
MSRP FWD	$27,110	$32,480	$27,410	$32,785
MSRP AWD	$31,775	$35,905	$32,055	$36,205
Key Features	Three engine options: 3.3 Liter V6, 2.7 Liter EcoBoost V6, 5.0 Liter V8	Same as XL Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box with the following additions or replacements	Same as XL Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box with the following additions or replacements	Same as XLT Regular Cab 6.5 ft. box with the following additions or replacements
	6.5 feet bed size	8 feet bed size	Chrome Bumpers
	Cloth 40/20/40 Front Seats with 2-Way Manual Driver/Passenger Armrest		Cloth 40/20/40 Front Seats with Folding Armrest
	Vinyl 40/20/40 Front Seats (optional)		Cruise Control
	Autolamp - Automatic on/off Headlamps with Rainlamp Wiper Activated Headlamps		Flooring - Color-coordinated Carpet with Carpeted Matching Floor Mats
	Daytime Running Lamps		FordPass Connect 4G Wi-Fi Modem
	Side Mirrors - Manual Folding and Adjust		Rear View Camera with Dynamic Hitch Assist

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The XLT trim is the one you should look out for if you want any sort of passenger comfort in your truck. The XL variant focuses more on the workable aspects of the truck rather than the luxury.

"The F-150 offers a pair of twin-turbo V-6 engines in the quest for V-8 power with better-than-V-8 fuel economy."  -Car and Driver

Engine and Transmission

The default engine on the Ford F-150 is the rather modest 3.3-liter V6 motor, capable of producing 290 horsepower, and more importantly, 265 pound-feet of torque. All this grunt is harnessed via an electronic 6-Speed Transmission with Tow/Haul and Sport Modes for easier driving. The engine pulls neatly from a standstill in a very calm fashion but struggles to get to highway speeds.

The V8 is much more powerful, rated at 395 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The smallest engine on the 2020 F-150 is the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, which is, rather surprisingly, more powerful than the 3.3 V6, producing 325 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. These optional engines get a 10-speed auto, with tow/haul mode, snow/wet mode, EcoSelect mode, and a Sport mode as well.

Models	Ford-150 Regular Cab	Nissan Titan S	Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS	Toyota Tundra SR
MSRP	$27,110	$29,580	$29,610	$30,500
Engine	3.3L Ti-VCT V6	5.6L V8	4.3L V6	4.6L V8
Transmission	6-speed Automatic	7-speed Automatic	6-speed Automatic	6-speed Automatic
Horsepower	290-hp @ 6,500 rpm	390-hp @ 5,800 rpm	285-hp @ 5,300 rpm	310-hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque	265 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm	394 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm	305 lbs.-ft. @ 3,900 rpm	327 lbs.-ft. @ 3,400 rpm

Acceleration

When it comes to rapid acceleration, trucks don't fare as well as smaller, nimbler cars. Even with the V8, you won't see the needle rise too fast in the speedo. Still, the Ford isn't a slouch either. Even in its least powerful avatar, the F-150 does a 0 to 60 mph run in 7 seconds, which is quite fine for a vehicle of these dimensions.

Models	Ford-150 Regular Cab	Nissan Titan S	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Toyota Tundra SR
0-60 MPH	7.3	9.3	5.3	6.5 sec
Quarter mile	13.2	15.4	13.6	NA
Engine	3.5L	5.6L	4.3L	5.7L

The fastest truck in the segment is the Chevy Silverado 1500 which completes the 0-60 mph run in 5.3 seconds. Second, it is the Toyota Tundra which completes the same run in 6.5 seconds.

Ride and Handling

The 2020 Ford F-150 is an extremely potent handler, much better than its bulk should allow. Sure, there is quite a bit of body roll and ride-quality does turn a little bouncy at speed, but this truck has everything under control. The F-150 can carry plenty of cornering speed into a corner and still come out alive on the other side. Even when compared to the rivals, the Ford comes out on top as the best handling truck in its segment.

With the upgraded suspension, the ride quality has improved immensely. The truck soaks up bumps and rough terrain easily. There are very little rattle and road noises inside the cabin, which surprising for an American Regular Cab pickup. The truck exercises a lot of stability even with a loaded bed. It can feel like anything from a luxury cruiser to a comfortable land yacht, depending on how you configured the interior.

Braking

Just like everything else on the F-150, the brakes are quite big as well. The front wheels sport a set of 13.8-inch rotors, and the rear has a pair of 13.7-inch rotors. The pedal feel is fine, neither too spongy nor too hard, with just the right length of travel.

Model	Ford-150 Regular Cab	Nissan Titan S	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Toyota Tundra SR
Brake Front (in.)	13.8	13.8	13.0	13.9
Brake Rear (in.)	13.7	13.6	13.6	13.6
Curb Weight (lbs.)	4,069	5,247	4,257	5,100
60-0 MPH (ft.)	119	129	126	134

The Ford F-150 features the best in class stopping distance of 119 feet. The Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan are especially heavy trucks, which does hurt their braking performance a little. The Silverado's lighter chassis makes it gain some ground, though its smaller brakes refrain the truck from beating the F-150.

Towing Capacity

The F-150 has a towing capacity of 2 and a half tons, which is good enough for all your non-commercial needs, and a few commercial ones as well. You have the option of either a trailer hitch or a trailer tow, so choose accordingly.

Model	Ford-150 Regular Cab	Nissan Titan S	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Toyota Tundra SR
Towing Capacity (lbs.)	5,000-9,100	9,660	7,900	6,800

In comparison with rivals, Nissan Titan emerges victorious with its class-leading payload capacity on the strong engine. Ford has a smaller towing capacity of 5,000 pounds on the smaller engine, and a staggering 9,100 pounds on the EcoBoost V6 and the V8.

Payload Capacity

The Ford F-150 has an impressive payload capacity of 1990 pounds, which means you can throw almost a ton's worth of cargo in the back and go about your work.

Model	Ford-150 Regular Cab	Nissan Titan S	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Toyota Tundra SR
Capacity (lbs.)	1,990	1,850	2,250	1,600

Other vehicles in the segment offer nearly the same payload capacity, with only the Silverado edging ahead with its payload capacity of a little over a ton.

This large truck sure does burn a lot of oil. The fuel economy numbers on the Ford-150 aren't too good, but still fine for the size. The truck returns gas mileage of 25 mpg combined which is actually much better than most of its rivals in the segment. A 23-gallon fuel tank grants it a decent range, so you don't have to refuel like crazy when you are out on a long haul.

Model	Ford-150 Regular Cab	Nissan Titan S	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Toyota Tundra SR
MPG (city)	20	15	16	15
MPG (highway)	25	21	21	19
MPG (combined)	22	18	18	17

The F-150 Ford leads the way in fuel efficiency, owing to its lovely engine, which is smaller than others. Of course, efficiency figures go down if the engine size goes up. It is best to opt for the EcoBoost V6 that maintains the best balance between power and fuel consumption.

"There's a lot to like about the F-150. All seats provide both appropriate support and all-day comfort, and the climate control system is a model of effectiveness. Plus the cabin environment is quiet and calm."  -Edmunds

Seating and Comfort

The F-150 has a lot of space on the inside, courtesy of its large dimensions. Two people have much more space than they would ever need, while three might be just a slight squeeze. The seats are extremely comfortable, and not only does the Ford offer a lot of space, but a lot of equipment as well. You can have things like Pre-Collision Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System as standard.

There are plenty of cubby holes around as well, and the doors have bottle holding spaces too. Overall, the cabin is lovely to be in. You also get interior lighting and lighting for the bed behind as well, which are some neat practical touches.

Model	Ford-150 XL Regular Cab	Nissan Titan S	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Toyota Tundra SR
Passenger capacity	3	3	3	3
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	40.8/66.7/43.9	41.0/63.3/41.8	42.40/66.73/45.27	39.7/66.7/42.5

In comparison with rivals, the Chevy Silverado is the top spot with the most amount of legroom. 2nd in line is the F-150 with legroom of 43.9 inches.

Infotainment

As standard, the F-150 gets a 4.2-inch LCD display in the center console, and a 2.3-inch screen in between the dials in the driver's console as well.

• AM/FM Stereo with seek/scan
• Sirius XM Satellite Radio (6-month trial)
• 4-speaker sound system
• Auxiliary Input Jack
• Voice Recognition System
• USB Port
• Bluetooth Connectivity
• 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility
• 12V front power-point

While the onboard Wi-Fi system has been replaced, the Infotainment system hasn't. You'll find the Sync system still on duty in this vehicle, but only if you tick the box. If you wish for an update, you can have the FordSync infotainment system, which is much better. The touch response time would have certainly been better but the overall system is really good to use.

"The first step to picking out your [F-150] truck is deciding which cab style and bed length you want. Since not every trim is available with every cab/bed combination, your choice of trims is whittled down, making life a little easier for you as a buyer."  -Cars, US News

Dimensions and Weight

This full-size truck has had the same body for a few years now, which means the dimensions have remained identical for quite a few years. The Standard Box (6 and a half feet) variant is just 209 inches long, while the Long Box (8 feet) variant is a substantially longer at 227 inches.

Weight may have altered a bit though, but not enough to be noticeable under practical situations, mainly due to the updated engines and transmission. Ford F-150 weighs in at 4069 pounds for the lightest model (LX Standard box with 3.3 V6).

Model	Ford-150 Regular Cab Standard Box	Ford-150 XL Regular Cab Long Box	Nissan Titan Long Box	Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Long box	Toyota Tundra Long Box
Curb weight (lbs.)	4,069	4164	5,247	4,257	5,100
Length(in)	209.3	227.9	228.1	229.5	228.9
Width(in)	79.9	79.9	79.5	81.1	79.9
Height(in)	75.5	75.1	74.5	73.5	76
Ground clearance (in)	8.9	8.5	9.6	8.2	10.4
Wheelbase (in)	122	141	139.8	119.0	145.7

With a curb weight of just a little over 2 tons, the F150 truck is lighter than its rivals. The Nissan Titan S is the heaviest truck in the segment at over 2-and-a-three-quarter ton.

Design and styling

The Ford F-series has always been a looker, even back in the 50s. Fast forward a few decades, and we have ourselves the modern iteration of this vehicle, in its glorious thirteenth generation. It's a big, bulky looking pick-up with a massive front grille, two shapely dual headlights on each side of the face. The vehicle gets 17-inch steel wheels as standard, with 17-inch alloys as an option. You also get LED DRLs and Chrome front grille on the equipment list by default.

Exterior Features

• Alloy Wheels
• Fog Lamps
• Pop-out Stairs
• Box Rail and Tailgate Moldings
• Removable Intermittent Windshield Wipers with Washers

The Ford F-150 is one of the hot-selling vehicles for the manufacture and Ford has ensured that the sales are not let down by substandard safety measures. The truck has been well equipped with a host of safety features and has earned respectable scores from federal agencies. Unlike previous years, all the advanced safety systems are now standard for all trims, part of Ford's Co-Pilot 360 suite of safety systems.

Safety Features

• Dual-stage Front Airbags for driver and right-front passenger
• Front-Passenger Sensing System
• Safety Canopy System with side-curtain airbags
• Front Collision Warning and Advanced Emergency Braking
• Rollover sensor AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) and Curve Control
• Alert chimes for headlamps-on, key-in-ignition, and front safety belts
• Blind-Spot Monitoring System
• Fuel pump inertia shutoff
• Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• LATCH System
• SOS Post-Crash Alert System
• Trailer sway control

Ford F-150 vs Nissan Titan

The Nissan Titan is a full-size heavy-duty truck from the oriental car makers. The car certainly falls shorts on looks, especially when compared to the rivals. However, the car features tried and tested rugged V8 engines which sound amazing. Reliability isn't really an issue with Nissan now, although service support is. Overall, the Nissan Titan is a capable vehicle, but it still falls short of the Ford F-150 as a complete package.

Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado

The Chevy Silverado is one of the more traditional looking trucks amongst the rivals. The vehicle features a rock-solid and sturdy built. The cabin is nice to look at and even comfortable for the passengers, but, the F-150's cabin is certainly the more modern one, both inside and outside. The Silverado is a more traditional vehicle, and it looks a little dated now.

Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra is one most reliable trucks out there in the market. The interior quality on the truck is far superior to a lot of trucks in the segment. Even when it comes to the looks department. The Toyota looks fairly modern and pleasing to the eye from all the angles. The Tundra though, still certainly falls short of the pedigree of the Ford F-150 in terms every possible angle there is.

The 2020 Ford F-150 is one of the top trucks currently on sale on American soil, and is home-bred too. It's an extremely capable truck, the best in the class actually, owing to its long list of features, a spacious and comfortable cabin, mighty engines, and last but not least, capturing looks. If you want a comfortable yet rugged vehicle for your needs, the F-150 is a great choice.