2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty vs. the Competition
It’s only natural that a search for the best heavy-duty truck on the market would lead you to the Ford F-series, the best-selling family of trucks in America for the last 47 years. But it’s not the only option out there, and it’s also only natural to wonder how the competition measures up. The following guide breaks down just why the F-250 isn’t just heavy duty, it’s Super Duty.
Ford F-250 VS The Competition - By The Numbers
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| Ford F-250 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD | Ram 2500 | Nissan Titan XD | |
| Starting MSRP* | $44,970 | $43,400 | $45,250 | $46,040 |
| Max Available Horsepower | 500 | 470 | 410 | 400 |
| Max Available Torque | 1,200 lb-ft | 975 lb-ft | 850 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 23,000 pounds | 22,500 pounds | 19,990 pounds | 11,050 pounds |
| Max Payload | 4,268 pounds | 3,975 pounds | 4,000 pounds | 2,360 pounds |
A couple of things about the chart that we should make clear before continuing. The Nissan Titan XD has the price it does because it comes with a standard crew cab, which the rest don’t. Pricing on all of these trucks is still quite similar though. The other thing is that max horsepower and max torque come from the engine option on all of these trucks except for the Ram. For the 2500, the highest horsepower rating comes from the gasoline engine, and the highest torque rating comes from the diesel. So it doesn’t just offer less power, you’re also forced to choose which of the unimpressive power numbers is more important to you.
The main takeaway from this is that the F-250 comes out on top in every one of the categories that makes a truck heavy-duty. Even the trucks that come close on towing and payload capacity will still struggle more to haul the same weight, thanks to their power deficit. There is also the issue of how this power is utilized. The F-250 comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission, and to be fair, so does the Silverado 2500 HD. But the Titan XD has a 9-speed transmission, and the Ram 2500 has only 8 speeds. When towing heavy loads, those additional gear will absolutely make a difference.
Ford F-250 Awards
2024 North American Truck of The Year 2024
The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards are a prestigious honor bestowed on just three vehicles every year, one from each category. 2024 was the fourth win in a row for Ford trucks, with the Super Duty taking home the win this time.
J.D. Power Most Dependable Large Heavy Duty Pickup 2024
Capability is great, but it’s not the only thing you look for in a truck. You also want reliability, something that won’t give up on you while there’s still work to be done. Fortunately, the most capable heavy-duty pickup is also the most reliable, according to J.D. Power, so there’s no need to choose which aspect is more important to you. The Ford F-250 is the total package.
Incredible Tech
The kind of capability offered by the Ford F-250 allows it to tackle some really difficult jobs. But there’s no reason that those jobs should be difficult for you. To help with this, Fod packed the F-250 full of tech that will help you get the job done. There are available bed scales, which not only help you to keep from overloading the bed, but also help you evenly distribute the weight. There is a Trailer Navigation System, to help you plan a route that avoids especially low bridges or tight turns. The SYNC® 4 infotainment system comes with a 12-inch touchscreen that makes navigating easy, but it also lets you do things like operate PTO accessories right from the touchscreen, so there’s no need to mount unsightly and/or hard-to-reach additional buttons and switches. Another class-exclusive feature is the available Max Recline seats, which let you recline the driver’s seat to be almost entirely flat, for those days when you have no choice but to sleep in your truck.
Winner — Ford F-250
The numbers are very straightforward, by every metric, the Ford F-250 is the most capable heavy-duty pickup you can buy today. The F-250 offers best-in-class power for both gasoline and diesel engines, it can tow more, and it’s packed with enough technology to make it all look easy. Whatever you need to do, the F-250 is the right tool for the job, and Sarchione Ford of Alliance is here to help you get one that’s just right for you.
*Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A, Z and X Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A, Z or X Plan. All Mustang Shelby GT350® and Shelby® GT350R prices exclude gas guzzler tax.