2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty vs 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty

The 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty received some subtle updates that were noticeable to keen Blue Oval fans. The front bumper featured more black painted areas and less bling, while the massive grille swapped its large two-bar design for a more restrained look. The altered grille shape made the headlights sleeker without changing their overall shape. The result was a truck that showed some styling restraint without a complete redesign. The F-250 was available in various trims, from the basic XL with its black grille and bumpers to the luxurious Limited with a satin-chrome grille and twin-panel moonroof. Inside, the F-250's cabin was functional but not particularly welcoming, with plenty of hard plastics and a cold, mechanical feel. The base XL model came decently equipped for a work truck, while higher trims like the King Ranch and Platinum added more comfort and luxury features.

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty also received styling updates, including a more detailed grille and headlights. The new grille moved away from the gaudy chrome-clad bars of the 2019 model, resulting in a more mature-looking heavy-duty pickup. However, the design was still a modest evolution of the 2017 model. The cabin remained unchanged, with blocky styling that was ideally suited for work use but not particularly inviting. The F-350 was available in the same trim levels as the F-250, with the base XL featuring 17-inch steel wheels and vinyl seats, while higher trims like the King Ranch and Platinum added more luxury features. The range-topping Limited provided power-retractable running boards, a panoramic sunroof, and a premium audio system by Bang & Olufsen.

The 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty came standard with a 6.2-liter gasoline V8 engine, producing 385 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. Ford also offered a 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel V8, which made 475 hp and an impressive 1,050 lb-ft of torque. New for 2020 was a 7.3-liter gas V8, putting out 430 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque. Both gas engines were paired with a new 10-speed automatic transmission, while the diesel V8 was paired with a six-speed automatic. The F-250 could tow up to 30,000 pounds when equipped with the 6.7-liter diesel, 3.55 axle ratio, and High Capacity Tow Package. The truck's suspension was well-sprung to handle heavy loads, but it resulted in a bumpy ride when not loaded down. The available FX4 off-road package added upgraded shocks, skid plates, and Trail Control. The new Tremor off-road package included 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler tires, a 2-inch lift, and rock crawl driving mode.

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty also came standard with a 6.2-liter gas V8 engine, producing 385 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. The 6.7-liter turbodiesel Power Stroke V8 put out 475 hp and an astounding 1,050 lb-ft of torque. New for 2020 was a 7.3-liter gas V8, putting out 430 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque. The 6.2-liter V8 could be paired with either a six-speed or 10-speed automatic transmission, while the 7.3-liter gas engine and 6.7-liter diesel engine came standard with the 10-speed automatic. The F-350 had a conventional towing capacity of 24,200 pounds, a fifth-wheel towing capacity of 32,500 pounds, and a gooseneck trailer capacity of 37,000 pounds. It could also provide a maximum payload capacity of 7,850 pounds. The F-350's size and height were felt in corners, and models set up for higher towing capacities were chattery over bumps. The Tremor off-road package added 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler tires, a lifted suspension, and Trail Control.

The 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty was available in Regular Cab, extended SuperCab, and full four-door Crew Cab configurations. It could be equipped with either a 6-foot-9-inch or 8-foot bed. The cabin was spacious and functional, with deep cup holders and cubbies designed to hold large items. The center console was massive and could store files, tools, or even a laptop. The rear seats on the SuperCrew and Crew Cab folded up, revealing a load floor for large items. The tailgate step telescoped from the opened tailgate and included a handle for easier loading.

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty was offered in Regular Cab, Super Cab, and Super Crew configurations. The Super Cab had rear-hinged half-doors, while the Super Crew had a full four-door crew cab with a massive cab. The rear seats had plenty of headroom and legroom and folded up to provide a large load floor for gear. The front-seat occupants could take advantage of the massive center console with multiple deep pockets. The F-350 was available with either a 6-foot-9-inch or 8-foot bed, with the regular cab only available with the longer bed. The 8-foot bed was also available in a dual-rear-wheel configuration. The bed featured a step that extended from the end of the tailgate when opened, making it easier to load items.

The 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty came standard with the SYNC 3 infotainment system, which included Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The base XL model had four speakers, an AM/FM/MP3 radio unit, Bluetooth connectivity, and a USB-C port. The XLT trim added SiriusXM satellite radio, an additional USB-C port, and more speakers. FordPass Connect was standard across the lineup, providing a WiFi hot spot and the ability to remotely lock and unlock the vehicle, receive status updates, and locate the truck using a smartphone app. Remote start and scheduling remote start times were also available through the app.

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty also featured the SYNC 3 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The system had an intuitive menu layout and large icons for easy navigation. However, it occasionally experienced buggy hiccups, especially when switching between SYNC 3 and Apple CarPlay. The F-350's Pro Trailer Backup Assist included a 360 camera, wide-angle backup camera, and Trailer Reverse Guidance, making it easier to back up a trailer. The system allowed the driver to operate a dial in the dash to "point" the trailer where needed, with the truck making all the necessary steering inputs.

The 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty came standard with front- and side-impact airbags, trailer sway control, hill start assist, and AdvanceTrac traction control with roll stability control. Optional safety features included forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams. Other safety options included blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera system. The F-250 had not been tested by the NHTSA or IIHS.

The 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty came standard with a full array of airbags, automatic high beams, traction control, and a tire pressure monitoring system. The XLT trim added automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and blind-spot monitoring. The Lariat added a reverse-sensing system, while the King Ranch included Pro Trailer Backup Assist. The Platinum trim added adaptive cruise control and adaptive steering, as well as upgraded quad-beam LED headlights. The Limited trim provided all these features as standard equipment.