The Ford F-250 Super Duty truck pulls harder, hauls more, and holds up longer than any rival in its class. It also has the highest resale value compared to the competition, making it a smarter choice. At Key Ford of Exeter, we understand that you need more than simple comparisons—you need work-ready strength, versatile features, and smarter technology that lasts. Let's explore how the Ford F-250 stacks up against the competition.
Comparison Chart
Specification
|
Chevy Silverado 2500HD |
Ram 2500 |
Nissan Titan XD |
Starting MSRP |
$47,740 |
$49,650 |
Max Horsepower |
470 |
410 |
400 |
Max Torque (pound-feet) |
975 |
850 |
413 |
Max Towing (pounds) |
22,500 |
19,990 |
11,050 |
Max Payload (pounds) |
3,975 |
4,000 |
2,430 |
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1,940 |
Performance Capabilities & Off-Road Readiness
The Ford F-250 Super Duty delivers a broad engine lineup tailored to work demands and terrain challenges. A 6.8-liter V8 gas engine generates 405 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque. The 7.3-liter V8 pushes output to 430 horsepower and 485 pound-feet of torque for heavier workloads. Diesel options include a 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 with 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of torque, or a high-output version that jumps to 500 horsepower and 1,200 pound-feet of torque.
The Chevy and GMC trucks share the same 6.6-liter Duramax® engine, topping out at 470 horsepower. Ram's 6.7-liter Cummins diesel trails in torque and peak towing. The Nissan Titan XD limits customers from Scranton to Exeter, PA, to a single V8 with no diesel option and a dramatically lower tow rating.
Ford F-250 Super Duty off-road packages include 4x4 systems, off-road-tuned suspension, electronic locking rear axle, and trail cameras. Trail Control and rock crawl modes provide traction control systems usually reserved for purpose-built rigs. Ram offers a Power Wagon, but it sacrifices payload and towing. Tundra and Titan models aren't built to withstand the same heavy-duty abuse.
Interior Amenities & Cargo Storage
Ford keeps long-haul comfort at the center of its Super Duty design. XL and XLT models emphasize soft-touch finishes, ventilated leather seats, and real wood grain. Rear seats recline in crew cab models, giving passengers more legroom for longer trips through Pittston, PA, than in the Silverado or Sierra pickups. The center console doubles as a mobile workstation with a stow-away shifter that folds flat to form a surface wide enough for a laptop.
Ram 2500 interiors offer stylish trim options, but cabin space feels tighter. Nissan Titan XD maxes out at a crew cab with a narrow middle row. The Toyota Tundra offers updated technology, but no long-bed crew cab configuration that contractors around Wilkes Barre, PA, depend on.
Cargo management in the Ford bed includes lockable storage, a tailgate step, LED bed lighting, and factory-installed tie-downs. Tundra's bed options top out at 6.5 feet. The Titan's composite bed scratches easily and lacks advanced organization systems.
Advanced Technology
The Ford F-250 Super Duty integrates heavy-duty capability with smart tech, with features like a 12-inch SYNC® touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, and available Head-Up Display. The Ford Pro Trailer Hitch Assist employs rear cameras and radar to automatically align the truck and hitch, which is critical for solo towing from Hudson to Dallas, PA. The digital gauge cluster offers real-time pitch and roll data on higher trims.
Ford Co-Pilot360™ features blind-spot monitoring, pre-collision assist, lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, and a 360-degree camera system. GM's offerings mirror some of these tools, but trailer safety tech requires higher trims. Ram lags with outdated Uconnect® interfaces and fewer smart towing aids. Nissan's interface feels dated, and Toyota's system puts key functions behind clunky menu layers.
Only the Ford F-250 gives users true truck-specific innovations like Pro Power Onboard—allowing jobsite tools to run straight from the bed without a separate generator.
The Winner? Ford F-250 Super Duty
Buyers around Kingston, PA, expect durability, pulling strength, and long-haul comfort. The Ford F-250 outpaces rivals in power, payload, towing, and tech. GM's twins come close on spec sheets, but lack the custom-tailored off-road tools from Ford. Ram trucks provide ride comfort but compromise on utility. Nissan Titan and Toyota Tundra can't match the work ethic or engineering range.
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