No there's not.

> Payload capacity.

Fighting against truck size, MPGs

> Towing capacity.

Fighting MPGs, possibly diesel prices

> Towing range.

Only matters on electrics, everyone else goes to the gas station.

> Stopping distance when at GVWR.

I don't max my truck out, and I don't really think others should, either.

Anyway, maybe you can see that objectively, I'd rather have a Nissan Hardbody than whatever Superduty Diesel you have in mind.