Matchup
Tesla Cybertruck vs Ford F-150
The 2026 Cybertruck Premium AWD against the 2026 F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4x4 3.5 EcoBoost, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.
Last checked Oct 24, 2026. Every figure links to its source.
The short answer
- In the trims shown, the F-150 costs $30,305 less: $56,930 against $87,235 for the Cybertruck, destination included. PublishedTeslaPublishedJ.D. Power
- NHTSA puts the Cybertruck’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 12.4% risk against 19.1% risk for the F-150. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Cybertruck costs about $2,363 a year less to run: $1,172/yr against $3,535/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
- The Cybertruck carries 595 lb more payload: 2,500 lb against 1,905 lb. PublishedTeslaPublishedFord
Who each one suits
The F-150 costs $30,305 less in these trims, seats six against five, gives rear passengers far more knee room, and its low beams reach 39 ft farther.
The Cybertruck costs about $2,363 a year less to run, carries 595 lb more payload, tows 500 lb more, has a longer bed and a much tighter turning circle, and is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with lower rollover risk.
At a glance
| Cybertruck | F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $87,235PublishedTesla | $56,930PublishedJ.D. Power |
| Powertrain | Induction front motor and permanent-magnet rear motor (EPA lists 223- and 226-kW motors) · Dual motor AWD | 3.5 L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 with port and direct injection and a gasoline particulate filter · Part-time 4x4 (electronic shift-on-the-fly) |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 3.9 sTestedCar and Driver | no data |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 187 ft (57.0 m)TestedCar and Driver | no data |
| EPA combined | no data | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| EPA efficiency | 79 MPGePublishedEPA | no data |
| EPA range | 325 mi (523 km)PublishedEPA | no data |
| Large suitcases, packed | 0Simulatedfrom Tesla | no data |
| Bed length at the floor | 71.8 in (1.82 m)PublishedTesla | 67.1 in (1.70 m)PublishedFord |
| Seats | 5Published | 6Published |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+ | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests G/P/G |
Acceleration
The Cybertruck makes 211 hp more: 593 hp against 382 hp.
| Cybertruck | F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 593 hp (442 kW)PublishedCar and Driver | 382 hp (285 kW)PublishedFord |
| Torque | 525 lb-ft (712 Nm)PublishedCar and Driver | 500 lb-ft (678 Nm)PublishedFord |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 3.9 sTestedCar and Driver | no data |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 3.9 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 5.0 sSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Ford |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 3.6 sTestedCar and Driver | no data |
| Quarter mile | 12.4 sTestedCar and Driver | no data |
Braking and stopping distance
No meaningful gap between the Cybertruck and the F-150 on what we can measure here.
| Cybertruck | F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 187 ft (57.0 m)TestedCar and Driver | no data |
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | 126 ft (38.4 m)TestedMotorTrend | no data |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 378 ft (115.2 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 377 ft (114.9 m)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 290 ft (88.3 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 288 ft (87.7 m)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 148 ft (45.2 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 175 ft (53.3 m)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
NHTSA puts the Cybertruck’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 12.4% risk against 19.1% risk for the F-150.
| Cybertruck | F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | 4★ · 12.4% riskTestedNHTSA | 4★ · 19.1% riskTestedNHTSA |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (21 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA | 11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.33Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA | 1.16Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
Efficiency and running costs
At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Cybertruck costs about $2,363 a year less to run: $1,172/yr against $3,535/yr.
| Cybertruck | F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA combined | no data | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| EPA efficiency | 79 MPGePublishedEPA | no data |
| EPA range | 325 mi (523 km)PublishedEPA | no data |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $1,172/yrDerivedEPA | $3,535/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 45 kWh/100 mi (28.2 kWh/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom MotorTrend | 23 mpg (10.3 L/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.34PublishedTechCrunch | 0.40DerivedEPA |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
The Cybertruck turns in a 4.3 ft tighter circle: 43.5 ft against 47.8 ft.
| Cybertruck | F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.75 gTestedCar and Driver | no data |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.75 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.76 gSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.31 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.24 gSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 43.5 ft (13.3 m)PublishedTesla | 47.8 ft (14.6 m)PublishedThe Car Connection |
| Ground clearance | 10.1 in (26 cm)PublishedTesla | 9.8 in (25 cm)PublishedFord |
| Tires | Goodyear Wrangler Territory RT LT285/65R20 123/120H (optional; Pirelli Scorpion ATR all-season standard) · LT285/65R20TestedCar and Driver | 275/65R18 (Michelin Primacy XC on the XLT 4x4) · 275/65R18EstimateCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
The Cybertruck carries 595 lb more payload: 2,500 lb against 1,905 lb.
| Cybertruck | F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5Published | 6Published |
| Large suitcases, packed | 0Simulatedfrom Tesla | no data |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 3Simulatedfrom Tesla | no data |
| Front trunk | 7.1 cu ft (201 L)PublishedTesla | no data |
| Bed length at the floor | 71.8 in (1.82 m)PublishedTesla | 67.1 in (1.70 m)PublishedFord |
| Payload | 2,500 lb (1,134 kg)PublishedTesla | 1,905 lb (864 kg)PublishedFord |
| Towing | 11,000 lb (4,990 kg)PublishedTesla | 10,500 lb (4,763 kg)PublishedFord |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +1.2 in (3 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +0.3 in (1 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +3.9 in (10 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +2.9 in (7 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +7.3 in (19 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +6.3 in (16 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +1.6 in (4 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +2.0 in (5 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +2.5 in (6 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +6.4 in (16 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −0.9 in head · −1.8 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs | −0.5 in head · +2.1 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs |
| Front head room, published | 41.7 in (106 cm)PublishedTesla | 40.8 in (104 cm)PublishedFord |
| Rear head room, published | 39.1 in (99 cm)PublishedTesla | 40.4 in (103 cm)PublishedFord |
| Rear leg room, published | 40.9 in (104 cm)PublishedTesla | 43.6 in (111 cm)PublishedFord |
Cabin noise
No meaningful gap between the Cybertruck and the F-150 on what we can measure here.
| Cybertruck | F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 68 dBAEstimateCar and Driver | no data |
Visibility
From the driver’s seat the Cybertruck’s hood hides the first 26 ft of road; the F-150’s hides 32 ft.
| Cybertruck | F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 26 ft (7.8 m)Simulated | 32 ft (9.7 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 32%Simulated | 43%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
On low beams, the fastest you can drive the F-150 and still stop inside the lit road is 70 mph; in the Cybertruck it’s 65 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction).
| Cybertruck | F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 302 ft (92.1 m)TestedIIHS | 341 ft (103.8 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 65 mph (104 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS | 70 mph (113 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 489 ft (149.0 m)TestedIIHS | 560 ft (170.8 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Cybertruck rates Good and the F-150 Poor.
| Cybertruck | F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA | 5★TestedNHTSA |
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | PoorTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS | no data |
| Curb weight | 6,638 lb (3,011 kg)TestedCar and Driver | 5,096 lb (2,312 kg)PublishedFord |
Where each one wins
Tesla Cybertruck
- NHTSA puts the Cybertruck’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 12.4% risk against 19.1% risk for the F-150. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Cybertruck costs about $2,363 a year less to run: $1,172/yr against $3,535/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
- The Cybertruck carries 595 lb more payload: 2,500 lb against 1,905 lb. PublishedTeslaPublishedFord
- In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Cybertruck rates Good and the F-150 Poor. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- From the driver’s seat the Cybertruck’s hood hides the first 26 ft of road; the F-150’s hides 32 ft. Simulated
- The Cybertruck’s bed is 4.7 in longer at the floor: 71.8 in against 67.1 in. PublishedTeslaPublishedFord
- The Cybertruck makes 211 hp more: 593 hp against 382 hp. PublishedCar and DriverPublishedFord
- The Cybertruck turns in a 4.3 ft tighter circle: 43.5 ft against 47.8 ft. PublishedTeslaPublishedThe Car Connection
- In our simulation the Cybertruck gets to 60 mph 1.1 s sooner: 3.9 s against 5.0 s. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Ford
- On packed snow the Cybertruck can pull away at 0.31 g, against 0.24 g for the F-150. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver
- The Cybertruck is rated to tow 500 lb more: 11,000 lb against 10,500 lb. PublishedTeslaPublishedFord
- A 6-ft-4 driver has +1.2 in between head and headliner in the Cybertruck and +0.3 in in the F-150. Simulated, estimated inputs
- It takes a 13 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the Cybertruck; the F-150 goes over at 11 mph. Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSASimulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA
Ford F-150
- In the trims shown, the F-150 costs $30,305 less: $56,930 against $87,235 for the Cybertruck, destination included. PublishedTeslaPublishedJ.D. Power
- Behind a 5-ft-11 driver, a 5-ft-11 passenger gets +6.4 in of knee room in the F-150 and +2.5 in in the Cybertruck. Simulated, estimated inputs
- On low beams, the fastest you can drive the F-150 and still stop inside the lit road is 70 mph; in the Cybertruck it’s 65 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
- The F-150 seats 6; the Cybertruck seats 5. Published
- IIHS measured the F-150’s low beams lighting the road 39 ft farther on a straightaway: 341 ft against 302 ft. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- Drivers see 43% of the ground within 33 ft of the F-150’s nose and 32% in the Cybertruck. Simulated
Other trims
- Cybertruck Premium AWD · on this page
- Cybertruck Cyberbeast
Keep comparing
Sources
- Tesla: Cybertruck design studio (US prices: Premium AWD $84,990, Cyberbeast $99,990; wheel and tire options) (2026-10)
- J.D. Power: 2026 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD SuperCrew 5.5’ Box pricing (MSRP $51,915) (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Tesla Cybertruck PU/CC BEV AWD (VehicleId 22075) (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Ford F-150 (SuperCrew) gas 4WD (VehicleId 21411) (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD ratings (id 50039) (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD 3.5 L (id 50099) and F150 Pickup 4WD HEV (id 50097) ratings (2026-10)
- Tesla: Cybertruck Owner’s Manual (North America): dimensions, weights, cargo volumes (2026-10)
- Ford: 2026 F-150 specifications (dimensions, box, weights, payload, towing, engines, interior) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: Chevrolet Silverado EV vs. Tesla Cybertruck (tested 2024 Cybertruck AWD Foundation Series) (2024-09)
- MotorTrend: 2024 Tesla Cybertruck vs. Rivian R1T vs. Ford F-150 Lightning comparison (Cybertruck AWD Foundation Series) (2024-03)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2025 Ford F-150 XLT Hybrid (XLT SuperCrew 4x4 PowerBoost) (2025-04)
- Car and Driver: 2021 Ford F-150 Tremor tested (3.5 L EcoBoost, SuperCrew 4x4 5.5-ft) (2021-12)
- TechCrunch: Tesla Cybertruck delivery event: everything Elon revealed (0.335 drag coefficient) (2023-12)
- US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (F-150 3.5 L 4WD, Tremor and HEV coastdown targets, axle ratios) (2026-01)
- Tesla: Cybertruck Owner’s Manual, software 2026.2.8 (motors, drive ratio, steering, brakes, suspension) (2026-10)
- The Car Connection: 2025 Ford F-150 specifications (turning diameter, brake rotor diameters) (2026-10)
- Ford: 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (F-150 conventional towing tables; dealer-hosted copy) (2026)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2025 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range RWD (interior sound levels) (2025-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Tesla Cybertruck crew cab pickup ratings (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Ford F-150 crew cab pickup ratings (2026-10)
- IIHS: IIHS pushes improvements in crash avoidance with 2026 awards (Mar 24, 2026) (2026-03)
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