So...what's the big advantage
So...what's the big advantage for F150 here that was alluded to in the title?
That they're not vaporware? That they might beat Tesla to market? Neither of those points has anything to do with which will actually be "better." Maybe it's better for Ford than Tesla, but it has nothing to do with the vehicles.
Better comes down to specs and, on every single traditional metric you would judge a pickup on, Cybertruck crushes the F150. Payload? Bed Length? Towing? Range? Off-road capability? Lockable storage? So, what is the advantage Ford has as a pickup?
Even your argument on price is dubious as the closes thing to a dual motor Cybertruck is the Lariat and not an XLT which very few people will buy and taking the tax credit into account as a "going" advantage of one truck versus another misses the point entirely.
Honestly, I'm a reservation holder of BOTH the Cybertruck AND the Lightning and I still haven't decided which one I want but my reasons aren't really addressed here.
Cybertruck Pro: Capability is unmatched. Range range range range. Knows how to make batteries and shows they have longevity. Unpainted steel body means I can park an expensive vehicle wherever I want and not worry. More experience with self driving.
CT Cons: Generally built like shit with no quality control, materials are not premium, I have yet to comfortably fit into any Tesla model (6'6").
Ford Pro: Spare tire, two-way power. Much MUCH nicer interior with some of the creature comforts I am accustomed to. Instrument cluster.
Fort Con: Not as capable, poor range, battery longevity questionable, will likely move to making their own batteries in a few years. REALLY REALLY heavy. I cannot imagine what the braking distances are going to be and how fast this will blow through tires.
With all that, you'd think I'd get the CT but the "PROS" for Ford happen to be big to me around comfort.
Again though, as a truck, F150 doesn't have anything on the Cybertruck. It's not even close.