The 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty falls between extreme heavy duty and full-on commercial. It offers plenty of payload and towing capacity, and its diesel V8 generates immense power and torque. Let’s compare it with the Chevy Silverado HD.
Design/Trims and Price
The 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty features a comfortable, spacious cab that can be built in numerous configurations. It is available in three cab styles, two bed lengths, and either single or dual rear wheels. Ford offers available cooling seats, leather interior, and ambient lighting, as well as a new bed step. Vinyl seating is standard on the XL trim and cloth seating is standard on the XLT trim. There are six available trims – XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited. Starting prices range from $35,745 for the XL to $85,365. for the Limited edition.
The 2021 Chevy Silverado HD is also available in three cab styles, two bed lengths, and either single or dual rear wheels. There are four available trims – High Country, LTZ, LT, and Work Truck. Starting prices range from $36,500 to $66,195 depending on your configuration.
Features
There are technology features to make your life easier such as FordPass Connect that helps you stay connected by using your app; accessing features like start/stop, lock/unlock, remote start scheduling, vehicle location, fuel levels and mileage. Available SYNC uses your voice to activate the controls, keeping your eyes on the road. All models except the base XL come standard with a user-friendly 8.0-inch touch screen infotainment system and features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; built-in navigation is available. All F-350 trims include one USB port, additional USB charge ports, and a 100-volt outlet. Ford’s Co-Pilot technology offers a long list of safety features, including automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, adaptive cruise control; as well as a 360-degree view camera system and trailer sway control.
The Chevy Silverado HD comes standard with Teen Driver, a feature that allows you to configure settings that enable or disable certain vehicle features, automatically turn on safety systems, and gives a report on the new drivers driving habits. Other standard Features for the Silverado HD include: Automatic-locking rear differential, Bluetooth, 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot Capability, Chevrolet Connected Access Capability, and Cruise Control. A Rearview Camera comes standard on the Work Truck and LT trims; HD view comes standard on LTZ and is available on LT; and HD Surround Vision is available on LTZ and standard on High Country.
Power
There are three available V8 engines for the F-350 – in gasoline, a 6.-liter V-8 that makes 385 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque or a 7.3-liter V-8 that delivers 430 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque. The third-choice is optional in the F-350, and is the segment’s most powerful turbo diesel engine. The 6.7-liter with a V8 Power Stroke turbo diesel engine, makes 475 hp and a hefty 1,050 lb-ft of torque. Available with every engine choice, is the heavy-duty 10-speed TorqShift automatic transmission that sends power to a permanent 4X4 AWD system. The 2021 Ford-350 Super Duty comes with rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.
There are two available V8 engines for the Silverado 3500– in gasoline, a 6.6-liter V-8 that makes 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque. The diesel option is a 6.6-liter V-8 that makes 445 hp and 910 b-ft of torque. The gasoline engine supports a 6-speed, heavy-duty, electronically controlled automatic transmission. The diesel engine comes with an Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission, with optional integrated Power Take-Off (PTO). The 2021 Silverado 3500HD also comes with rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.
Conclusion
The 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty truck does it all. It adds style while you're out on the town and toughness to your off-road driving experience. The F-350 offers more engine flexibility, and a wider range of pricing and trim configurations.