The tundra is bigger, the interior more luxurious, less cheap flimsy plastic, the seats are really nice in both (as opposed the seats in my buddy's silverado, those things suck big time).
Little things on the tundra feel better, like the center console for instance. On the tundra it feels thick and solid. On the ford, I lifted the lid and it felt flimsy like if i lifted too hard it would come off in my hand.
The ford had all kinds of small dials and buttons on the center dash for climate control, stereo, etc. Too many and too small. I can imagine fumbling with all the crap while trying to drive until i got it all memorized. Not necessary. The Toyota has larger, simpler dials and buttons.
The ford had some bells and whistles I don't want or need. That sync thing is a gimmick I wouldn't use, a 6 disc CD changer? Please. I probably don't own 6 CDs. I listen to the AM news channels for the traffic reports, I rarely even need FM.
Electronic pedal adjustment? Hmmm, seems like if they put em in the right place to start with they wouldn't need to be adjustable. Give me a telescoping steering wheel and you can throw the electronic pedal adjuster in the trash where it belongs.
Men should drive large trucks, large men. Not little men, not little girls, large men. Build large trucks for large men and you don't need electronic pedal adjusters. (that should get some flames
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The toyota has cubby holes. lots of em. Places to stash all kinds of stuff, the ford not so much except a small person could live in the hard plastic pockets in the doors.
The tundra has a harsher ride, the ford is much smoother.
That is a big deal. Of all the things I don't like about the Toyota the ride has to be near the top. It isn't that bad but it could be much better.
Like i said, this is a big deal. I imagine cruising the freeway in the ford would be much more comfortable and more enjoyable than the toyota.
The tundra's 4.7 liter engine feels about the same as the fords 5.4 liter. I didn't get a chance to floor it in the ford as the dealer guy prolly wouldn't have liked that. Gas mileage is probably about the same.
The tundra has a higher towing capacity but I'll never use it.
The ford's steering is heavier but still not bad.
The tundra's brakes are super strong, but also very touchy. The first time you drive one you'll be into the anti-lock brakes until you get used to only using one toe on the pedal.
The turning radius on the ford sucks almost as bad as a chebby, the toyota can turn circles inside both of them. Even though the toyota is bigger, it's much easier to park than a ford.
The tundra's roof line extends down to the door too far so I have to really duck my head getting in, not so with the ford. I'm 6'2" BTW.
Once inside they both have plenty of head room, it's just getting in and out that's a pain in the toyota.
The back seat and legroom in the supercab ford is huge. They do that by making the bed only 6" instead of 6 1/2" on the tundra. The tundra has storage boxes under the rear seats, the ford does not.
The visibility out of the ford is much better.
The tundra is one big blind spot.
The tundra's pillar that goes up the side of the windshield is way too wide so you have to look around it. visibility out of the back of a tundra while backing is limited to the side mirrors, you can't see squat out the rear view. Backing takes some guess work in the tundra unless you have a spotter.
I really liked the look of the new tundra when it first came out but the look has become dated quickly. Mine has charcoal black interior which is hot in the summer and a pain to keep clean.
The new ford looks really nice, not like the new silverado with that huge monstrosity of a growth they call a front bumper that hangs down on the sides forever. WTF were they thinking?
The base priced tundra comes equipped. The base priced ford is lucky to have wheels.
Oh, you wanted doors? those are extra.