2011 F-150 vs 2011 Tundra

Im on tundra solutions. spend way more time here though lol.

 

I vote F-150 all the way, I owned an extended cab with the 4.6 liter and loved it. Put close to 80k on it before replacing it with a Camry (needed a family car and not a truck with a 6in lift). Never had one problem it what so ever. Most of the people I know own newer F-150s with the 5.4 liter and love them just the same, they abuse the heck out of them too and no major problems. The f-150 is great truck IMO and if I wanted to go full size again I’d definitely be driving one.

As far as the Tundra goes, I’m not a big fan. Just seems like engineering’s focus was on size and horse power only.

 

well I would HOPE any truck could go 80K without having any issues...of any brand.

size and hp....what is the tundra lacking? They have the highest tow rating out of any half ton, and the only to adopt the SAE tow standard ratings. Function? More storage spots and then F150. You can get out of the backseat without having to open the front door...and you don't get trapped when you open both at the same time like in a ford. More cab room than other double cab trucks and they aren't really any longer. Yup, all about hp and size

 

F-150 andSilverado tow more...

 

But they all use different standards to test their towing. Toyota uses the SAE ratings.

^ This.

 

tundra with out question. why does this thread even exist?

the new fords may be nice trucks but, for my money the japanese still make a tougher more reliable more refined product. the resale value cannot be denied and neither can the off road credit toyota has imho the tundra would be the better truck.

i have owned a ford truck liked it but, the toyota leaves me with a piece of mind i have never had from driving an american car or truck. they just build'em better imo.

 

All are good trucks. I prefer the ford for several reasons though. 1 best selling truck in America and the best selling vehicle in America. 2 the Eco boost has a power band similar to that of a diesel truck and holds more power to the rear wheels than the tundra (I believe, don't take my word as I need to check again) 3 plenty of options engine, cab, and trim level wise. 4 great gas mileage for a full size. Reasons to go for the tundra 1 with a camper shell it looks pretty good 2 made in Texas with 80% American parts (if I read correctly) 3 it is something different than the mainstream full-size pick up, f-150's ( this will be considered a contradiction by some) sell extremely well and are everywhere but many owners are douchebags and ass hats. In the end the ford is the better workhorse IMO but the tundra is being sold a dirt cheap prices and ford won't make reasonable deals for at least 3 years into this model. Oh and 4 the tundra is a Toyota.

 

if your comparing the 5.0 to the 4.6 yeah f-150 for sure my boy just got the 5.0 and it will hang with our 5.7 tundra, we would have bought the 150 if it was in its current dsign when we bought the tundra. if mileage isnt a big deal it doesnt cost much to upgrade to the 6.2l f-150 from the 5.0 ill be getting a 6.2 later this year that thing drives very well.

 

yeah, dad is already settled on the Tundra, No F-150 .

Even though the Tundra is 80% American, I do believe the important 20% bits are still from japan, the Engine and Transmission? Correct me someone If I am wrong.

It just seems like American trucks, Dodge, Ford, GM just don't have that dependable feel Toyota trucks do.

Granted it it were my Money, and I was in the market for a new truck, I don't mind giving the F-150 a shot, it's the only "domestic" truck I like, but If Toyota gives me a better deal, than I'd get the Tundra hands down.

I don't know if it's just me, but as American cars age, they just feel, cheap and crappy? I really don't know how to explain it...We have an 04 Sienna and it's already 7 years later and doesn't have a cheap/crappy feel.

 

Good choice on the Tundra. Apparently a lot of guys here think they're ugly but I like them and if it weren't for the fact that I just don't need something that big I almost bought one when I get the Tacoma as they were willing to work with me more on a Tundra than a Tacoma. Don't get me wrong the F-150s are decent but after a couple months that sound like rattle traps. Plus I could never bring myself to actually own a Ford.

 

Yeah, We have the Tacoma and it's a solid truck, I love it, but we need the double cab (not crewmax) for the extra bed space, but still having comfortable seating in the back.

And the F-150's Double Cab equivalent, requires the front door to be opened.

 

I believe both engine and trans are atleast assembled here.

 

I need to look at the sticker on the trucks again, but I could swear 20% is from japan and those bits are from Japan. Maybe put together here, but still originated from Japan.

 

Look at the frames of the tundra compared to the F-150 the tundra employs 3 different frames throughout the truck and only the front end of the frame is fully boxed whereas the F-150 is completely boxed. If its one thing the Big 3 do well, it is making full size trucks the tundra doesn't even belong in the same conversation. Toyota makes great "compacts" but they will never compete in the full size market.

 

I heard the same thing about the willingness to deal on tundras. This is because they cannot sell them for a multitude of reasons including that they built a whole lot and the sales are no where near where Toyota wants them to be. Toyota predicted they would make a splash in the full size market with the new tundra a few years back but failed miserably. They invested a lot of money in the San Antonio plant and the demand on the tundra has not been high. Last I heard tacoma production was being moved to the San Antonio plant since I believe the NUMMI plant closed or something like that.

 

I had a 2001 Tundra 4.7L for years, just sold it today. It was a GREAT truck. 153,000 miles and still runs like it did they day I got it.

Don't know much about the new Tundras, I think they look kinda goofy but I drove one with a 5.7L and it had so much power it was ridiculous.

Ecoboost seems like a great engine but hasn't been proven yet in the long haul. I think the Fords look better than the new tundras though.

 

I'm currently driving a 6.2L in an F350 work truck. I like the engine. I don't like the tranny it's mated to. Shifts weirdly and abruptly. It was good on the 6.7L Powerstroke, but it's lacking on the 6.2L.

 

Point being? Why do you need a fully boxed frame the entire truck again? Oh, so it rides like garbage, that's right! I don't know where you have been, the tundra is beefier in all areas than a big 3 counterpart. You don't need to fully box frame the whole truck to tow 10K lbs like any half ton is rated for. It's a marketing gimick and all it does is make the ride worse and add weight to an already heavy truck.

 

If it is a truck it is supposed to ride like a truck. There is a reason why ford outsells everyone in full size trucks and the tundras are struggling to sell of 100k units a year (2010: 93,309). If you are looking for a cushy ride then why buy a truck? Strength is strength is strength. Toyota can save themselves a lot of heart ache and money by just sticking with the proven tacoma. Competing in the full size market is just never going to happen for them. And no it does not have a beefier frame. I'll keep watching the tundra play 4th fiddle to the big 3 because it lacks in areas that the big three have addressed and continue to improve in the full size market.

 

The big 3 just tell you it's stronger so they can sell more trucks.

There's strength in flexibility too. If something can flex while taking a load it will last longer than a rigid structure.