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There is a lot of talk on how the Titan XD may take some 3/4 ton buyers, but I just wanted to see how the Titan XD stacked up against the F-150 HD which is the only heavy half on the market I believe.
The last gen F-150 had an 8200 GVWR and was available in 157" and 163" wheelbases. Depending on configuration, it had 2400 lbs. of real-world payload or more. The 2015 F-150 has a lower 7850 GVWR or 7600 GVWR (depending on wheel choice oddly), and should have even more real-world payload with the massive weight savings. This model will be released later in the year so buyers will have a chance to make a choice.
Payload- Nissan claims over 2000 lbs, which sounds good but actually is not very impressive. I would assume it has less than 3000 lbs otherwise they would have said "over 3000 lbs". If it is 2000 lbs, that means that real-world numbers of a nicely equipped trucks would be closer to 1700 lbs. There are non-HD supercab F-150s that have over 2000 lbs payload on the yellow sticker in XLT trim. If it is just below 3000 lbs, that means that yellow sticker payloads would be closer to 2700 lbs.
Advantage : probably Ford
Power: I know everyone wants to scream the XD, but not quite that simple. The F-150 HD is available with 2 motors -the 5.0 and the 3.5tt. The 5.0 cummins should be able to beat the 5.0 Ford in every category except perhaps 0-60 unloaded. The 3.5tt will be tougher. For comparison ,the 2.7tt destroys the 3.0L ED in every category - i suggest checking out pickuptrucks.com V-6 round up. The 5.0 cummins should be much closer to the 3.5tt though. The 3.5tt continues to surprise people on how capable it is. They also expect a "gen 2" version as well as a 10-speed in the near future. Check out TFLtruck and the ike gauntlet to see how capable it is. It puts a 6.2L GM to shame at high altitudes and is about equal at sea level.
Advantage: tie depending on circumstance
Miles per $: I said mp$ and not mpg since diesel is usually a bit more. Against the 5.0 F-150, the Titan should be better unloaded as well as loaded. Against the 3.5tt the Titan should be SLIGHTLY better unloaded and WAY better loaded. the 3.5tt takes a large hit when loaded, more so than the V-8
Advantage: Titan
Durability: The aluminium has its benefits, but the Titan XD has massive chassis parts.
Advantage: Titan
Price: We will see!
I really like the size of the Titan XD. It is a full crew cab, but not a ridiculously long setup like the Ford 157" WB
The last gen F-150 had an 8200 GVWR and was available in 157" and 163" wheelbases. Depending on configuration, it had 2400 lbs. of real-world payload or more. The 2015 F-150 has a lower 7850 GVWR or 7600 GVWR (depending on wheel choice oddly), and should have even more real-world payload with the massive weight savings. This model will be released later in the year so buyers will have a chance to make a choice.
Payload- Nissan claims over 2000 lbs, which sounds good but actually is not very impressive. I would assume it has less than 3000 lbs otherwise they would have said "over 3000 lbs". If it is 2000 lbs, that means that real-world numbers of a nicely equipped trucks would be closer to 1700 lbs. There are non-HD supercab F-150s that have over 2000 lbs payload on the yellow sticker in XLT trim. If it is just below 3000 lbs, that means that yellow sticker payloads would be closer to 2700 lbs.
Advantage : probably Ford
Power: I know everyone wants to scream the XD, but not quite that simple. The F-150 HD is available with 2 motors -the 5.0 and the 3.5tt. The 5.0 cummins should be able to beat the 5.0 Ford in every category except perhaps 0-60 unloaded. The 3.5tt will be tougher. For comparison ,the 2.7tt destroys the 3.0L ED in every category - i suggest checking out pickuptrucks.com V-6 round up. The 5.0 cummins should be much closer to the 3.5tt though. The 3.5tt continues to surprise people on how capable it is. They also expect a "gen 2" version as well as a 10-speed in the near future. Check out TFLtruck and the ike gauntlet to see how capable it is. It puts a 6.2L GM to shame at high altitudes and is about equal at sea level.
Advantage: tie depending on circumstance
Miles per $: I said mp$ and not mpg since diesel is usually a bit more. Against the 5.0 F-150, the Titan should be better unloaded as well as loaded. Against the 3.5tt the Titan should be SLIGHTLY better unloaded and WAY better loaded. the 3.5tt takes a large hit when loaded, more so than the V-8
Advantage: Titan
Durability: The aluminium has its benefits, but the Titan XD has massive chassis parts.
Advantage: Titan
Price: We will see!
I really like the size of the Titan XD. It is a full crew cab, but not a ridiculously long setup like the Ford 157" WB