If you’re a Florida driver torn between the 2025 Ford Super Duty and 2025 Ford F-150, you’re certainly not alone! Our comparison guide is here to help you figure out which of these best-in-class trucks makes the most sense for your drive.
Key Takeaways
- The heavy-duty Super Duty (starting at $45,300*) costs a little more than the light-duty F-150 (from $38,810*).
- Both trucks offer a range of engine options, allowing you to configure performance to suit your unique needs.
- While the F-150 can tow up to 13,000 pounds, the Super Duty can tow a gooseneck or fifth-wheel trailer weighing up to 40,000 pounds!
- The F-150 comes standard with more features, but you can build a very luxurious version of either truck.
Starting Price
If you’re looking for the best deal on a brand new truck, start with the light-duty 2025 Ford F-150 (from $38,810*). Since the heavy-duty 2025 Ford Super Duty (starting at $45,300*) is the more capable workhorse, it also costs a little more. Of course, if you need the Super Duty’s stronger chassis, it’s worth it!
*Price as of 4/26/25.
Power & Performance
The Super Duty is available with four engine options, but all four are specially designed to tackle heavy-duty workloads. If you’re more focused on hauling big payloads, choose one of the gas-powered V8s. To tow max loads, you need one of the turbodiesel V8 engines! The high-output version of Ford’s Power Stroke turbodiesel V8 delivers best in-class torque to help you move an oversized camper or boat.
2025 Ford Super Duty Powertrain Specs
- 6.8L gasoline V8 (400 hp, 445 lb-ft)
- 7.3L gasoline V8 (430 hp, 485 lb-ft)
- 6.7L Power Stroke turbodiesel V8 (475 hp, 1,050 lb-ft)
- High-output 6.7L Power Stroke turbodiesel V8 (500 hp, 1,200 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- XL: Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
- XLT and up: Four-wheel drive
Not only is the F-150 available with more engine options — six! — but this truck can also be configured to suit different performance needs. For example, if you’re shopping for an excellent balance of power and fuel economy, the hybrid PowerBoost engine makes 430 horses and earns 23 mpg combined (22 city/24 highway). On the other end of the performance spectrum, the Raptor R’s supercharged V8 supplies thrilling speed, with 720 horses and 640 pound-feet of torque! To make the most of the F-150’s towing and hauling capabilities, check out the 5.0-liter V8 or 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engines.
2025 Ford F-150 Powertrain Options
- 2.7L turbocharged V6 (325 hp, 400 lb-ft)
- 5.0L V8 (400 hp, 410 lb-ft)
- 3.5L turbo V6 (400 hp, 500 lb-ft)
- 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6 (430 hp, 570 lb-ft)
- Raptor-exclusive 3.5L turbo V6 (450 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- Raptor R-exclusive 5.2L supercharged V8 (720 hp, 640 lb-ft)
- 10-speaker automatic transmission
- XL: Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
- XLT and up: Four-wheel drive
Best-in-Class Towing & Hauling
Have you been asking yourself, “Is the Ford F-150 good enough, or should I get a Super Duty?” If so, you’ve likely got towing and hauling on your mind! Both trucks can move more weight than the other models in their respective segments. Properly equipped, the light-duty F-150 can haul payloads of up to 2,455 or tow a trailer weighing up to 13,000 pounds.
The Super Duty is designed for drivers who need to move more weight than the F-150 can manage. Shoppers can choose from three weight ratings — the Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks — along with a variety of performance upgrades. Capabilities vary a lot depending on your choices, but ultimately these heavy-duty trucks can haul up to 8,000 pounds or tow up to 40,000 pounds.
Modern Comfort & Tech Features
The modern fourth-generation Super Duty is available with almost everything the F-150 has to offer, including luxury upgrades and work-friendly tech features. Ever since it was redesigned for the 2023 model year, Ford’s heavy-duty truck has been available with class-exclusive features like the Pro Power Onboard generator and Onboard Scales payload estimator.
And moving up the Super Duty’s trim models can land you creature comforts like ventilated front seats and premium leather upholstery.
Compared to the Super Duty, the F-150 comes standard with a longer list of modern features, including a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen, blind-spot warning, and cloth seating (the base Super Duty’s seats are clad in vinyl). At the moment, it’s also the only one of these trucks available with Ford’s hands-free driving technology, BlueCruise. Use it for semiautonomous cruising on pre-mapped divided highways, including most of your drive from Winter Haven to Tampa!
The Best Ford Truck for You
In the end, its heavy-duty performance is the best reason to choose the Super Duty over the F-150 — but only if you need the extra heft. If not, you’ll be buying more truck than you need and probably spending a lot more at the pump than necessary. For many drivers, the F-150’s best-in-class capabilities are more than enough! Experience these trucks in real life — visit us at Jarrett-Gordon Ford in Winter Haven today!