Introduction
For more than seventy-five years, Ford drivers have enjoyed pickup trucks. Now in its sixteenth generation of production, the 2024 Ford F-150 is rated by Car and Driver as one of the best full-size pickup trucks on the market. The 2024 Ford Super Duty is also highly rated by Car and Driver as one of the best heavy-duty pickup trucks in its class.
Choosing between the Ford F-150 and a Ford Super Duty will depend on your lifestyle, how you use your truck to tow and haul, and more. Here, we will guide Ford pickup shoppers through the differences between buying an F-150 and a Super Duty, making that final selection simple and straightforward.
Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Ford F-150 is a light-duty full-size pickup truck that has been upgraded and updated this year for a more modern design inside and out.
- The Ford Super Duty is defined by its larger chassis and bigger engine, which provide more towing and hauling power than the F-150 series.
- The F-150 Raptor, equipped with the available High-Output 5.2L Supercharged V8 engine, is notably the lineup’s most powerful pickup truck.
- The 6.7 High Output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine comes with every Super Duty Limited model and is the lineup’s most powerful engine.
Updates and Upgrades: 2024 Ford F-150 vs. 2024 Ford Super Duty
The 2024 Ford F-150 has been updated and upgraded with front-end grilles, fender molds, and LED headlamps for higher road visibility. The 2024 Ford F-150 maintains the traditional design with a modernized interior full of technology, and driver assist features such as the optional Pro Access Tailgate.
Ford F-150 full-size pickup trucks now come with a 2.7-liter turbocharged V-6, making even light-duty jobs less demanding on the truck’s chassis and engine.
The 2024 Ford Super Duty looks and drives like a dream because it was refreshed in 2023, including powertrain upgrades, modern styling additions, and more technology to assist with driving and entertainment, all controlled from inside your truck’s cabin.
What makes a Ford pickup truck a Super Duty?
The Ford Super Duty pickup truck is full-sized and has a larger chassis compared to its partner, the Ford F-150. Available in eighteen models and trims ranging from the Super Duty F-250 to the F-450, this Ford lineup has delivered a powerful pack of award-winning heavy-duty trucks for over forty-five years.
From the extra large cargo bed to its spacious cabin with legroom and room for tools and equipment, the 2024 Ford Super Duty model lineup (F-250, F350, F450) is an excellent choice for any lifestyle.
With its super size and presence comes even more power. The 6.7L High Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel engine produces 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb.-ft. of torque, beating out the competition. Also available to Super Duty buyers is the 7.3L OHV PFI Gas V8, which makes the toughest jobs easy with your Ford truck.
Which 2024 Ford F-150 and Ford Super Duty have the most powerful engines?
When it comes to power and performance, the Ford F-150 and the Ford Super Duty pickup trucks are champions in their categories. The 2024 F-150 model lineup includes eight trim levels: XL, STX, XLT, TREMOR, LARIAT, King Ranch, Platinum, and Raptor. The 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor comes with a 3.5L EcoBoost High-Output V6 engine, but it is the optional High-Output 5.2L Supercharged V8 engine that makes this model the lineup’s most powerful spot.
The F-150 series has the Selectshift 10-speed automatic transmission with eight drive modes (Normal, ECO, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Deep Snow/Sand, Mud/Rut, Rock Crawl).
The 2024 Ford Super Duty includes the F-250, F350, and F-450 in trims: XL, XLT, LARIAT, King Ranch, Platinum, and the Limited models offer heavy-duty buyers a variety of power, performance, and powertrain with selectable drive modes.
The TorqShift 10-speed automatic transmission has four drive modes (Normal, Slippery, Tow/Haul, Eco) in the Super Duty models.
Every 2024 Ford Super Duty F-450 comes with the 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine with the option to select the 6.7 High Output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine. The 6.7 High Output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine comes with every Super Duty Limited model.
Off-Roading & Towing: 2024 Ford F-150 vs. 2024 Ford Super Duty
The 2024 Ford F-150 models are built tough, can tackle challenging trails and are ready for the off-road. They have a max towing capacity of up to 13,500 pounds.
The challenges of reversing and steering with a trailer are much easier with Ford’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist and hitch assist. Use the screen inside your cabin to guide the rear of your truck while you hitch the trailer.
The 2024 Ford Super Duty models have several packages to enhance the power and performance of your heavy-duty pickup truck on and off-road. The XL Off-Road, Fx4 Off-Road, and the TREMOR Off-Road packages take your Super Duty to the next tier of capability with improved suspension, shocks, and off-road tires which options vary with model availability.
With the appropriate towing packages and equipment, the Super Duty models towing capability ranges from 30,000 to 40,000 pounds with a maximum payload capacity of up to 8,000 pounds. This means your heavy-duty can really do the heavy-lifting.
Light Duty or Heavy Duty Drives Your Choice: F-150 vs. Super Duty.
No matter how tough your job is, knowing you can get it completed in a reliable and powerful pickup is the reason why Ford’s F-series of trucks have been outselling the competition for forty-seven years.
Whether you need the light duty F-150 series or have a need for the heavier lifting and hauling that the Super Duty accomplishes with ease, Jarrett Scott Ford of Plant City has you covered. We have today’s best Ford pickup trucks on the lot ready for you to drive home today. Stop in and see why more drivers choose Ford.