Which truck best matches your needs, the 2024 Ford F-150 or the 2024 Ford Super Duty? Our buying guide takes a look at the differences between Ford’s full-size, light-duty truck and its heavy-duty counterparts.
Key Takeaways
- Both the light-duty Ford F-150 and the heavy-duty Ford Super Duty offer back-to-basics, work-truck trim models, but the F-150’s version is a much better deal!
- While the F-150’s long list of engine options caters to many different priorities, including fuel economy, the Super Duty’s engine options are specially designed to enhance towing and hauling capabilities.
- Although the light-duty F-150 offers best-in-class capabilities, Ford’s heavy-duty Super Duty trucks take towing and hauling to the next level.
- Both trucks offer an impressive range of modern features, but the F-150 is available with a longer list of exclusive options.
Price
If you’re shopping for the best deal, you should know that the light-duty Ford F-150 comes at a substantially lower price, starting at $36,570. Because the Ford Super Duty trucks provide heavy-duty towing and hauling capabilities, they cost more, with an MSRP of $44,970.
Powertrain Options
All Ford trucks are incredibly versatile, but perhaps none more so than the F-150. Throughout its lineup, this full-size truck offers six incredible engine options, including a fuel-saving hybrid, tow-friendly turbo V6, and classic V8. The F-150’s off-road racing trims, the Raptor and Raptor R, are especially big on power, delivering up to 700 horses!
Choose from a wide range of 2024 F-150 powertrain options:
- Turbocharged 2.7L V6 (325 horsepower, 400 lb-ft)
- 5.0L V8 (400 hp, 410 lb-ft)
- Turbo 3.5L V6 (400 hp, 500 lb-ft)
- Raptor-specific turbo 3.5L V6 (450 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- Raptor R-specific supercharged 5.2L V8 (700 hp, 640 lb-ft)
- PowerBoost hybrid powertrain (430 hp, 570 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic
- Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
When you need more torque than the F-150 can deliver, turn to the Ford Super Duty. Since these heavy-duty trucks were designed to tow and haul more than smaller trucks, they deliver an especially torque-heavy engine lineup.
In fact, the Super Duty’s high-output Power Stroke turbodiesel engine delivers a stronger output than any other truck in its heavy-duty segment, with 500 horses and 1,200 pound-feet of torque. And where most heavy-duty trucks only offer two options — a gas or diesel V8 — the Super Duty offers your choice of four powerful engines. The Ford Super Duty also offers an excellent list of powertrain options:
- 6.8L gas V8 (405 horsepower, 445 lb-ft)
- 7.3L gas V8 (430 hp, 485 lb-ft)
- 6.7L Power Stroke turbodiesel V8 (475 hp, 1,050 lb-ft)
- 6.7L high-output Power Stroke turbodiesel V8 (500 hp, 1,200 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- XL: rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
- XLT and up: four-wheel drive
Towing & Hauling Capabilities
In its light-duty segment, the Ford F-150 tows and hauls best-in-class loads! Properly equipped, one of these trucks can tow up to 13,500 pounds, an incredible rate for a full-size truck. If you prefer, you can equip your F-150 to haul payloads of up to 2,445 pounds!
For some drivers, the F-150’s best-in-class capabilities simply won’t cut it. These drivers need to upgrade to the 2024 Super Duty! Like the F-150, the Super Duty delivers best-in-class capabilities, towing or hauling more weight than other heavy-duty trucks. With the right configuration, your Super Duty can tow up to 40,000 pounds or haul up to 8,000 pounds!
Comfort & Convenience
Both trucks are available with three cabin options: regular, extended, and crew. The F-150 offers three bed lengths (a short 5.5-foot bed, standard 6.5-foot bed, and long 8-foot bed) and the Super Duty offers two (with either a 6.75-foot or 8-foot bed).
Compared to the Super Duty, the F-150 comes standard with more features, including LED headlights, a 12-inch digital gauge cluster, and a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen. But today’s entry-level Super Duty is better equipped than in the past, with remote ignition, power windows and door locks, and an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen. Both are equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity!
For more luxury, move up each truck’s list of trim models. By doing so, you can increase comfort levels with upgrades like leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, or dual-zone automatic climate control. Tech upgrades include premium sound systems, massaging front seats, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. Only the F-150 is available with Ford’s hands-free driving system, BlueCruise.
The Right Truck for the Job
For most drivers, the 2024 Ford F-150 is the right choice. Not only does it offer plenty of power, off-road upgrades, and exclusive tech features, but you can save a lot of money by only purchasing the amount of strength you need!
Those who truly require heavy-duty towing and hauling capabilities should turn to the Super Duty. Not only does it provide stronger capabilities than other trucks in its segment, but this truck also offers rich interior comfort and class-exclusive tech features!