2026 Ford F-150 vs 2026 Tesla Cybertruck
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 85.5 to 75.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo, warranty. The Ford F-150 is ahead on price.
2026 Ford F-150
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2026 Tesla Cybertruck
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2026 Tesla Cybertruck
Clear winThe Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 85.5 to 75.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo, warranty. The Ford F-150 is ahead on price.
| Category · weight | 2026 Tesla Cybertruckoverall 85.5 | 2026 Ford F-150overall 75.9 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 52.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 32.7 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 81.9 | 75.1 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 60 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 73.5 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 85.5 | 75.9 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Tesla Cybertruck: base trim Cybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD · Ford F-150: base trim XL 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 20 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 79 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($950 against $2,800).
Where the 2026 Ford F-150 answers
- It lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It starts $35,405 lower ($39,585 against $74,990 base MSRP).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- The same equipment count.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
40 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $74,990 | $39,585 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 |
| Fuel injection system | — | PFDI |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 325 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | — | 10 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 10 in | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 70.6 in | 75.4 in |
| Overall length | 224 in | 228 in |
| Overall width | 86.6 in | 79.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 142 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 117 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 117 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 3 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 40.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 43.9 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (minimum) | 6,537 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,775 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent double-wishbone with coil-over shock and stamped lower control arm |
| Rear suspension type | — | Leaf spring with solid axle |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electronic power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 46.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 350 mm |
| Front brake type | — | Sliding-caliper, dual-piston, vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric integrated parking/emergency brake |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 336 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | Sliding-caliper, single-piston, vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | FordPass Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 12 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 66.7 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
80 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger | — | std |
| Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side | — | std |
| Airbags - Safety Canopy® Side Curtains | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| 8 exterior cameras | std | — |
| Advanced Security Pack | — | opt |
| AdvanceTrac™ With Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®) | — | std |
| Auto Hold | — | std |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Tow Coverage | — | std |
| Curve Control | — | std |
| Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0 | — | std |
| Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes | — | std |
| Full Self-Driving (Supervised) capable; Traffic-aware cruise control | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intersection Assist 2.0 | — | std |
| Lane-Keeping System | — | std |
| Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm | — | std |
| Post-Collision Braking | — | std |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Reverse Sensing System | — | std |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
Infotainment14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 wireless phone chargers | std | — |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Bluetooth Hands-Free | — | std |
| 12" Capacitive Touchscreen | — | std |
| 18.5" First-row QHD touchscreen (no rear touchscreen) | std | — |
| 3 USB-C ports | std | — |
| 4" Cluster Display | — | std |
| 7-speaker audio system | std | — |
| FM radio | std | — |
| Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Incl.) | — | std |
| Grok voice assistant | std | — |
| SiriusXM® with 360L (3-Month Prepaid Subscription) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls | — | std |
| Sync® 4 | — | std |
| Wireless Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates (implied by Tesla platform) | std | — |
| FordPass™ Connect 5G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Remote Keyless Entry System | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control | — | opt |
| Manual Air Conditioning, Single Zone | — | std |
| Particulate filter; First-row touchscreen-adjust air vents; Second-row manual-adjust air vents | std | — |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats - Front, Heated and Ventilated | std | — |
| First-row power recline | std | — |
| Five-seat interior | std | — |
| Seats - Front - 40/20/40, Cloth | — | std |
| Seats - Rear - 60/40 Flip Up Split Bench with Elongated Cushion (SuperCrew®) | — | std |
| Second-row fold-up seats | std | — |
| Textile cloth seating trim | std | — |
Interior7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Wheel, Heated | std | — |
| Center console with extended storage | std | — |
| Console Work Surface | — | opt |
| Customizable wraparound ambient lighting | std | — |
| Rearview Mirror, Day/Night | — | std |
| Steering Wheel, Manual Tilt/Telescoping | — | std |
| Color-Coordinated Carpet with Carpeted Floor Mats | — | std |
Exterior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Side Mirrors - Power Folding | std | — |
| Auto high beams | std | — |
| Cross-car daytime running lights | std | — |
| Daytime Running Lamps | — | std |
| Exhaust - Dual with Dual Tailpipes Under Rear Bumper | — | opt |
| LED Box Lighting | — | opt |
| LED Mirror-Mounted Spotlights | — | opt |
| Panoramic glass roof | std | — |
| Skid Plates - Fuel Tank, Transfer Case and Front Differential (4x4) | — | opt |
| Autolamp - Automatic on/off Headlamps with Rainlamp Wiper Activated Headlamps | — | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | std | opt |
| Auto Start-Stop Technology | — | std |
| Axle Upgrade | — | opt |
| Electronic-Locking Rear Differential | — | opt |
| FX4 Off-Road Package (4x4 Only) | — | opt |
| Supercharging Max 325kW; Pay Per Use | std | — |
| Selectable Drive Modes | std | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Coil spring with dual valve adaptive damping | std | — |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV Trailer Hitch | — | std |
| Tow/Haul Package | — | std |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | — | opt |
| Towing Capacity: 7,500 lbs | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPTesla Cybertruck
Top recalls
- critical Wheels 26V255000 · 173 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 25V699000 · 63,619 vehicles
Ford F-150
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 26V576000 · 37 vehicles
- high Structure 26V689000 · 30,123 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Electrical System 26V653000 · 102,159 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Seats 26V655000 · 2,276 vehicles
- high Suspension 26V577000 · 17 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74,990 (base trim) | $39,585 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $74,990 – $99,990 3 trims | $39,585 – $79,005 25 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Cybertruck AWD | F150 Pickup 2WD HEV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 79 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $950 | $2,800 |
| EV range | 325 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2026 Ford F-150?
The Tesla Cybertruck wins clearly, 85.5 to 75.9, on fuel & range, space & cargo, warranty. The Ford F-150 is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck scores 85.5 and the 2026 Ford F-150 75.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2026 Ford F-150?
The 2026 Ford F-150 starts lower — $39,585 against $74,990, a gap of $35,405 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2026 Ford F-150?
2026 Tesla Cybertruck: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Ford F-150: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 9 recalls (2 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck and the 2026 Ford F-150?
Where the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 20 filed with NHTSA), is rated 79 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($950 against $2,800). Where the 2026 Ford F-150 answers: it lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 2 and starts $35,405 lower ($39,585 against $74,990 base MSRP). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and the same equipment count.