WhistlinDiesel launches Cybertruck into F-150 at 111 mph but still crowns Ford the winner
WhistlinDiesel has completed his Tesla Cybertruck durability series by remotely launching the electric pickup into the side of a Ford F-150 at 111 mph before declaring Ford the overall winner.
YouTuber Cody ‘WhistlinDiesel’ Detwiler began comparing the two trucks in 2024, subjecting them to a series of increasingly destructive challenges involving off-road driving, explosives, and blunt-force impacts.
The original durability test produced mixed results. The Cybertruck’s stainless-steel body withstood several challenges better than the Ford, but its rear frame snapped while attempting to pull the F-150 from an obstacle.
After two years and a reported $53,000 in Cybertruck repairs, Detwiler returned for one final comparison.
Cybertruck tears F-150 apart in 111 mph collision
The third test took both vehicles to Moab, where a loose towing module disabled the Cybertruck shortly after it reached the trail. The F-150 continued driving through the course, at one point operating on three wheels, before damaged wiring brought its run to an end.
Detwiler then prepared both trucks for the finale by installing mechanical actuators inside the Cybertruck, allowing him to control it remotely while wearing FPV goggles. Nobody was inside either vehicle when the Cybertruck traveled down a drag strip and struck the stationary F-150 at an indicated 111 mph.
The collision completely separated the Ford’s cab from its chassis and produced a visible fireball. Although the Cybertruck was also destroyed, its body remained considerably more recognizable after the impact.
Detwiler said the Tesla’s high-voltage battery did not catch fire despite the severity of the crash. However, the stunt was conducted for entertainment and should not be treated as a controlled safety comparison between the two vehicles.
Despite the Cybertruck appearing to fare better in the final collision, WhistlinDiesel awarded the overall durability win to the F-150. He claimed the Ford never required a dealership visit during the series, while the Cybertruck was returned for repairs six or seven times.
Detwiler still praised several aspects of Tesla’s pickup, calling its body “much, much better” while also highlighting its speed, comfort, suspension, and performance in Moab before it became disabled.
He ultimately said Tesla was “onto something” with the Cybertruck, but needed to make it last longer.
Neither truck survived the video. Both wrecks were transported to a recycling facility, torn apart with heavy machinery, and fed through an industrial shredder. Footage of the wrecked Cybertruck had previously sparked false rumors that WhistlinDiesel had died before the full video revealed what had happened.
