2020 Ford F-150 vs. 2021 Ford F-150
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Ford F-150 and 2021 Ford F-150 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Ford F-150 and the 2021 Ford F-150.
When comparing the 2020 Ford F-150's and the 2021 Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and overall quality score. The 2021 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The 2020 Ford F-150 and 2021 Ford F-150 have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Ford F-150's and the 2021 Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Ford F-150 is a better car than the 2021 Ford F-150.
Pricing: A used 2020 Ford F-150 ranges from $19,994 to $49,113 while a used 2021 Ford F-150 is priced between $29,999 to $52,985.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Ford F-150 loses 43 percent of its value and the 2021 Ford F-150 loses 45.2 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Ford F-150 retains 2.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Ford F-150.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.3 out of 10 while the Ford F-150's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. Ford F-150 is ranked 2 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 7.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Ford F-150 and the 2021 Ford F-150 makes 290 horsepower. Both the F-150 and the F-150 are rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 575 and 624 miles respectively. Both models use e85, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 Ford F-150, a fullsize truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The 2021 Ford F-150, a hybrid fullsize truck, has the advantage in the area of
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2020 Ford F-150 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the 2021 Ford F-150 is available in a Crew Cab configuration. The 2020 Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches, and the 2021 Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1 and 78.9 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ford F-150 has an average safety rating of 4.89 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28745
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
32692
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
28200 - 44580
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
37000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
32215
Price Range:
19994 - 49113
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
32629
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
24499 - 38999
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3454
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84112
# Good or Great Deals:
1144
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
41392
Price Range:
29999 - 52985
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4188
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70128
# Good or Great Deals:
1215
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Ford F-150
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
5.6 - 10.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.26
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford F-150
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.060253054549127
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
10.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 14.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
30.163033163854436
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford F-150 Rankings
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4 out of / 4Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline, Hybrid
2020 Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, XL, XLT
2021 Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.89 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1990 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1785 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
437 / 575 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
520 / 624 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4069 lbs
Width:
96.8 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
209.3 inches
Wheelbase:
122.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4465 lbs
Width:
95.7 inches
Height:
75.6 inches
Length:
231.7 inches
Wheelbase:
145.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
245/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Blue Jeans / Velocity Blue
Gray
Abyss Gray / Lead Foot / Magnetic / Stone Gray
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
Red
Magma Red / Race Red / Vermillion Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue / Velocity Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray / Lead Foot / Stone Gray
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
Red
Race Red / Vermillion Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White / Space White
Yellow
School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Earth Gray / Medium Earth Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Slate
Black
Black
