Most everything said about the 3/4 ton trucks above is true. So in regard to that often generically referred to "bigger is better feeling"; A Freightliner 122SD would work even better. So why not buy the Freightliner and get an even superior "in control feeling". The reason is obvious, cost and the Freightliner is not very parking lot friendly.
I have an F250, and it is a daily driver, so for me there is a lot more to consider then that " in control feeling". I drive my F250 a lot pulling trailers; I also drive it a lot not pulling trailers. As I mentioned earlier, if I could get an ecoboost today with the heavy duty payload package and the max tow package I'd wet my pants with joy. I'd have a very good daily driver that fits in parking decks (cause that is where my work takes me at times) (i.e.: more parking lot friendly), it would fit in my garage (my F250 won't)(it's difficult to even get behind the house), it gets great gas mileage in every day use (less in gas money sounds good to me), and it is also a very capable tow vehicle. Bigger is better, if you are only considering towing. In my case, to better meets my needs - smaller is golden.
I think you need to consider all aspects of how you are going to use the vehicle. More often that not, it's not a one dimensional choice.
