A Comparison of the Ford F-150 vs the Chevy Silverado 1500
The Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado 1500 are the two most popular full-size pickups in America. What's more, they're such capable and versatile trucks, they have now become the two best-selling vehicles of any kind on the planet. So it's significant that the F-150 keeps surpassing its worthy Chevy competitor when it comes to total sales. In fact, the F-150 has been the most popular truck in the country for an unprecedented 48 years in a row.
To show why the F-150 keeps attracting more followers than any truck, including the Silverado 1500, here's a comparison of these two popular pickups and why you'll want to get a new Ford F-150 at Dutro Ford Lincoln Inc. in Zanesville, OH.
High-level reasons the F-150 comes out on top
A big factor in the Ford F-150's success is that it offers buyers in communities like Athens, OH more engine options and more horsepower than competitors, including the Chevy Silverado 1500. In addition, the new F-150 has the kind of practica technology that you can't get with the Silverado 1500.
Some good examples are the F-150's onboard power generator, features that can estimate payloads and trailer weight distribution as well as technology that makes it easier to back up a trailer. Both full-size pickups offer Coshocton, OH buyers a variety of body styles, trim levels and features but the Ford F-150 simply has more to offer than the Silverado 1500.
Engines and performance options in the new Ford F-150
The F-150 keeps building its fan base because it comes through with more power and capability than other very competitive pickups, including the Chevy Silverado 1500. When the F-150 is properly equipped, it gives you a maximum towing capacity of 13,500 pounds and that's the highest you can get in a half-ton pickup. The Silverado 1500 keeps try9ing but it falls short with 13,300 pounds of maximum towing capacity.
A Ford F-150 from our new inventory can haul a payload of 2445 pounds for truck drivers in Lancaster, OH. The most potent F-150 engine options are a 3.5-liter V6 that provides you with the highest towing capacity in the class and the 5.0-liter V8 that produces the highest available payload.
A comparison of F-150 v. Chevy Silverado 1500 engine options
The six engine choices in the new Ford F-150 are:
- A 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 that's good for 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque
- A 5.0-liter V8 engine with 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque
- A 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 that delivers 400 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque
- A 3.5-liter V6 that can crank out 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque
- A 5.2-liter supercharged V8 that deploy an incredible 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque
- A PowerBoost® hybrid powertrain with a very capable 430 horsepower and 570 pound-feet of torque
The four engine options in the Chevy Silverado 1500 are:
- A 2.7-liter four-cylinder that generates 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque
- A 5.3-liter V8 with 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque
- A 6.2-liter V8 that creates 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque
- A 3.0-liter turbo-six diesel that comes with 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque
Bottom line: The Ford F-150 offers Newark, OH buyers more engine choicdes, more maximum horsepower and more maximum torque than the Chevy Silverado 1500. Please note that the F-150's PowerBoost®hybrid powertrain can give you an astounding 700 miles of driving range on a full tank of gas, and that's an option you can't get with the Chevy Silverado 1500.
Test drive the winning pickup at our Ford dealership
There are a lot of ways the F-150 outperforms worthy competitors like the Chevy Silverado 1500. If you're on a more limited budget, shop for a Ford F-150 in our used inventory. Take a look at our online selection of new or used Ford F-150 pickups and set up a test drive soon at Dutro Ford Lincoln Inc. in Zanesville, OH.
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Dutro Ford Lincoln Inc.
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Zanesville, OH 43701
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