Crash comparison

Two vehicles, head-on, same speed. The heavier one pushes the lighter one backward, so its occupants feel a smaller change in speed.

First car
Second car
Start over
The F150 wins this one. Camry occupants take a 1.47× harder hit at 35 mph each.

The F150 wins this one.

Camry occupants take a 1.47× harder hit at 35 mph each.

2024 Toyota Camry

EPA test weight
3,750 lb
Hit felt
41.6 mph
NHTSA frontal
5 of 5 stars
Winner

2024 Ford F150

EPA test weight
5,500 lb
Hit felt
28.4 mph
NHTSA frontal
5 of 5 stars

NHTSA stars only compare vehicles within 250 lb of the same body style. These are 1,750 lb apart, so weight decides.

Compares physics, not vehicle damage. Real crashes vary with speed, angle and structure. Weights: EPA test weight.