Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 Lightning and Ford F-150 SVT Lightning 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 Ford F-150 Lightning and the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning.
When we compare the Ford F-150 Lightning's and the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 Lightning has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Ford F-150 SVT Lightning has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150 Lightning's and the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning ranges from $49,042 to $79,279 while a used 2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning is priced between $14,650 to $61,450.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-150 Lightning’s base engine makes 452 horsepower, and the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning base engine makes 380 horsepower. The F-150 Lightning is rated to deliver an average of 76 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 240 miles. The F-150 SVT Lightning is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 375 miles.This gives the Ford F-150 Lightning the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning the advantage in maximum range. The F-150 Lightning uses electricity, and the F-150 SVT Lightning uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford F-150 Lightning and Ford F-150 SVT Lightning are comparable in regards to front head room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Ford F-150 Lightning is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning is available in a Regular Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 Lightning offers a bed length of 67.1 inches, and the Ford F-150 SVT Lightning offers a bed length of 78.8 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ford F-150 Lightning has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
56759 - 81660
Starting MSRP:
49780
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
72808
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
49780 - 96550
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33830
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
66261
Price Range:
49042 - 79279
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
82827
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
66261 - 97417
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
37193
Price Range:
14650 - 61450
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41549
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Ford F-150 Lightning Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150 Lightning
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
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:
6.180724714015992
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 6.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0156788976691962
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford F-150 Lightning Rankings
Not yet available
Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
78.8 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford F-150 Lightning Trim Levels
Flash, Lariat, Platinum, Pro, XLT
Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
452 hp
Torque:
775 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
2235 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
380 hp @ 4750 rpm
Torque:
450 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.081 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
1400 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
76 / 61 / 68
Range (city/hwy):
240 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
98 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
11.9 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 15 / 13
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
275 / 375 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Cargo Space:
14.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6054 lbs
Width:
96 inches
Height:
78.3 inches
Length:
232.7 inches
Wheelbase:
145.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4670 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
70.9 inches
Length:
208 inches
Wheelbase:
119.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P295/45ZR18
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Red
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White / Space White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Sonic Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Gray
Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat
Red
Bright Red Clearcoat
Silver
Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Slate
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Graphite
