I don't remember any discussions on the AWD trucks on this forum, but then, I'm getting older and my memory ain't what it used to be! That said, I believe you are correct in the models that had AWD as an option.
As for the comparison between Ford's iteration of AWD and any other manufacturer, I have no clue so I'll leave that to someone who might.
As for the comparison between Ford's iteration of AWD and any other manufacturer, I have no clue so I'll leave that to someone who might.