Truck Favorites Compared

Let’s talk truck favorites. The rivalry and comparison between the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150 continue to be a strong one that has these two giants going head-to-head in a big way. Ford was last overhauled in 2015 when it received a new all-aluminum body and bed, and the Silverado was recently upgraded for 2019 with an almost entirely new version of this truck. The performance offered with both of these trucks makes it easy to get things done whether you need to haul a trailer or boat or you use the truck you choose for the daily work that you need to get done.

Packing in the Power

We don’t need to go over the different engines and the power numbers too much, but when you look at the two trucks that are most similar in power output, you see a difference in the capability offered. The Chevrolet Silverado can give you the ability to carry up to 1,893 pounds while the Ford F-15 is rated at 1,690 pounds. You can choose an optional payload package that increases the amount the Ford can carry to 1,950 pounds, which makes sense when you’re looking at a truck that only has four-cylinders under the hood. The Ford can pull a trailer that weighs in at 7,600 pounds while the Chevy is only able to pull 6,893 pounds behind it.

The Beds Give You a Serious Difference

When you start to look at the rugged toughness of the body and the bed of each truck, you’re going to find a way that the Chevy stands up taller than the Ford. The lightweight aluminum body of the Ford F-150 may be impressive, but the use of high-strength steel and added size of the Silverado 1500 makes a difference. The Chevy engineers have created a new Durabed which offers more storage than other trucks. They pushed the side walls out and increased the overall volume of the truck bed. The comparison is that the Chevy gives you 72 cubic feet of storage room in the longer bed models and 63 cubic feet when the truck is fitted with the 5.5-foot bed. The Ford only offers 52.8 cubic feet with its largest truck bed.

Features to Set These Two Apart

When you start to look at the features offered, you’ll find a variety of similarities as well. To find differences, you’ll notice the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a power-lowering tailgate, leather upholstery, dual-zone climate controls, and keyless entry. The Ford F-150 brings you items including adjustable pedals, a twin-panel moonroof, and the Pro Trailer Backup Assist feature. Both trucks offer you a comfortable interior with plenty of room for your crew to ride along with you. The Chevy offers you a bench seat up front with a bucket seat feeling and a flip-up center console. The Ford is offered with the Crew Cab size and the Chevy only comes in extended-cab models with the four-cylinder engine under the hood, but you’ll have lots of comfort and room in both.

The Drive is Revealing

You might expect a four-cylinder Chevy to be rough and loud on the road, but this new version of the Silverado is silky smooth on the road and its quiet, giving you the drive that you’re looking for. Even with a heavy load, the Chevrolet Silverado handles the drive the right way to give you the quality drive you want. The Ford offers a wide range of toque to give you a ride that feels powerful and impressive no matter which gear or where in the rev range it rides. These trucks are different, but they also offer excellent performance and qualities for the drive.

Which Truck Should You Drive?

If you’re insistent on driving a truck that has at least six cylinders, you need to choose the Ford F-150, but if that’s not a concern, both of these trucks are easy to enjoy. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 handles the load well, give you more room in the bed than you’ll find in the Ford, and offers you a drive that feels more confident on the road. The Ford has an easy drive and a comfortable cabin to be a great place for an enjoyable ride on the road. Choose the truck that you feel is right for you and put it to work today.