Ford's F-Series pickups have been America's favorite pickup for years, and the F-100 helped pave the way for its success before quietly fading away in the mid-80s. The history of this humble pickup establishes why Ford trucks hold the esteem they do today.

While the Ford F-150 offered some heavier duty suspension components that increased its weight to avoid emissions regulations, it was nearly identical to the F-100 pickup in nearly every other way. Check out this guide to learn more about these two truck siblings.

Learn the difference between the dentside and bumpside body styles of the Ford F-100 and their history.