Ford F-150 vs. F-250 Super Duty
2023 Ford F-150® vs. Super Duty® F-250® Comparison | McHenry, IL
Serious power awaits your command behind the wheel of the 2023 Ford F-150® or 2023 Ford Super Duty® F-250®. You’ll find both of these Ford trucks for sale at Buss Ford in McHenry, IL — but which one has the performance, accommodations, and tech that match your particular needs? Compare the different features with this Ford F-150 vs. F-250 research article created by our Ford truck experts. Want more details beyond the differences? See our Super Duty model review or F-150 model review.
Browse the new inventory at our dealership in McHenry, IL, to find the truck you like, then set up a test drive appointment to get a feel for its power and potential.
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2023 Ford F-150 vs. Super Duty F-250 Exterior Design & Features
Work or play hard in either the 2023 Ford F-150 or redesigned Super Duty F-250. For easy access to the bed, the Super Duty F-250 uniquely includes all-new front box steps and rear bumper steps, along with a power tailgate with a built-in tailgate down camera. Finish up projects after the sun goes down with available zone lighting on the F-150.
Both trucks offer Pro Power Onboard generator capabilities from outlets in the bed, but the F-150 offers a higher maximum power output — up to 7.2 kilowatts versus 2 kilowatts with the Super Duty F-250. When you want to measure the load in your trailer or bed, use the available on-board scales and smart hitch with either truck.
2023 Ford F-150
2023 Ford Super Duty
2023 Ford F-150 vs. Super Duty F-250 Interior Comfort & Tech
Premium comfort features fill the comfortable cabins of the 2023 Ford F-150 and Super Dudty F-250. Sit back and relax with leather seats, genuine wood details, heated and ventilated seats, and more. Slip the driver’s seat back and catch a nap with the available max recline front seats in the Super Duty, or utilize the available interior work surface in either truck like a mobile office.
For tech in both trucks, it all starts with the standard SYNC® 4 infotainment system and available 12-inch center touchscreen. Wirelessly connect your phone with Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™. Stay connected to the internet in the Super Duty F-250 with an exclusive 5G Wi-Fi® hotspot.
For more details about standard interior and tech features in each model, see our F-150 trims page or Super Duty F-250 trims page.
2023 Ford F-150
2023 Ford Super Duty
2023 Ford F-150 vs. Super Duty F-250 Engine, Transmission, & Towing Capacity
One of the primary differences between the F-150 and Super Duty F-250 is their capability. The F-150 is a half-ton truck with excellent power and a wealth of options to choose from, while the Super Duty F-250 is a three-quarter ton truck with heavy-duty capabilities. Choose between seven different engine options with the 2023 F-150 or four engines with the Super Duty F-250. Every engine for both trucks comes paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission and selectable drive modes.
For your biggest towing jobs, you’ll want the Super Duty with a maximum towing capacity of 23,000 pounds. If you’re looking for a pickup with great fuel economy, then the F-150 with the full hybrid engine and 25 combined MPG may be the right fit.
Compare the performance specs in the accompanying charts.
F-150 Engines
3.3L Ti-VCT V6
Horsepower: 290 HP
Torque: 265 lb.-ft.
Max. Payload: 1,955 lbs.
Max. Towing: 8,200 lbs.
2.7L EcoBoost® V6
Horsepower: 325 HP
Torque: 400 lb.-ft.
Max. Payload: 2,465 lbs.
Max. Towing: 10,100 lbs.
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Horsepower: 400 HP
Torque: 410 lb.-ft.
Max. Payload: 3,315 lbs.
Max. Towing: 13,000 lbs.
3.5L EcoBoost V6
Horsepower: 400 HP
Torque: 500 lb.-ft.
Max. Payload: 3,235 lbs.
Max. Towing: 14,000 lbs.
3.5L PowerBoost™ full hybrid V6
Horsepower: 430 HP
Torque: 570 lb.-ft.
Max. Payload: 2,120 lbs.
Max. Towing: 12,700 lbs.
High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost V6
Horsepower: 450 HP
Torque: 510 lb.-ft.
Max. Payload: 1,410 lbs.
Max. Towing: 8,200 lbs.
High-Output Supercharged 5.2L V8
Horsepower: 700 HP
Torque: 640 lb.-ft.
Max. Payload: 1,400 lbs.
Max. Towing: 8,700 lbs.
Super Duty F-250 Engines
6.8L V8
Horsepower: 405 HP
Torque: 445 lb.-ft.
Max. Payload: 4,268 lbs.
Max. Towing: 14,800 / 14,000 lbs.
(Conventional / Gooseneck)
7.3L V8
Horsepower: 430 HP
Torque: 485 lb.-ft.
Max. Payload: 4,164 lbs.
Max. Towing: 17,200 / 17,200 lbs.
(Conventional / Gooseneck)
6.7L Power Stroke® V8 turbo diesel
Horsepower: 475 HP
Torque: 1,050 lb.-ft.
Max. Payload: 4,048 lbs.
Max. Towing: 22,000 / 22,900 lbs.
(Conventional / Gooseneck)
6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel
Horsepower: 500 HP
Torque: 1,200 lb.-ft.
Max. Payload: 3,903 lbs.
Max. Towing: 22,000 / 23,000 lbs.
(Conventional / Gooseneck)
2023 Ford F-150
2023 Ford F-150 vs. Super Duty F-250 Bed Size & Cab Availability
Choose between three cab options for both the 2023 Ford F-150 and Super Duty F-250, with one of two bed sizes on the Super Duty or three bed lengths with the F-150. Compare the available cab and bed options for both trucks in the accompanying table.
| Model | Cab Size | Bed Length |
|---|---|---|
| F-150 | Regular cab | 8-ft. or 6.5-ft. |
| Super Cab | 8-ft. or 6.5-ft. | |
| SuperCrew® | 6.5-ft. or 5.5-ft. | |
| Super Duty F-250 | Regular cab | 8-ft. |
| SuperCab | 8-ft. or 6.75-ft. | |
| Crew cab | 8-ft. or 6.75-ft. |
2023 Ford F-150 vs. Super Duty F-250 Safety Options
Drive or tow with confidence in either the 2023 Ford F-150 or Super Duty F-250, equipped with similar available features like Pre-Collision Assist®, BLIS® (blind spot information system) with trailer coverage, Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, and a 360-degree camera. Only the Ford F-150 offers the convenience of hands-free highway driving with BlueCruise. If you’re looking for a head-up display to monitor key vehicle information, the Super Duty F-250 offers one.
2023 Ford Super Duty
2023 Ford F-150 vs. Super Duty F-250 Price
The 2023 Ford F-150 XL starts at $33,695 MSRP, while the 2023 Ford Super Duty F-250 XL starts at $43,970 MSRP.
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