When it comes to light duty pickup trucks, the Ford F-150 is one of the most well-regarded models on the road. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have its share of notable rivals. One such rival, the 2024 Chevy Silverado also has a devoted fan base. But which one is better for you? Here’s how these two versatile trucks compare.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The Silverado is a few inches taller and slightly wider than the F-150. The Ford is a better fit when parking in close quarters.
- The F-150 has more engine configurations than the Silverado.
- The F-150 has the edge on towing capacity. It can tow a maximum of 13,500 pounds when properly equipped.
Interior Creature Comforts
While it is a work truck, the Ford F-150 is comfortable and lends itself to a luxurious feel for all occupants. Its seats are soft and supportive and have upgrades such as massage, lumbar adjustment, and heating and cooling. Noise and a bumpy ride are canceled out by the truck’s quality suspension and insulation. Interiors on the Silverado are not as comfortable—it still feels like a work truck on rough roads.
The F-150 also includes the latest tech and features you’ve come to expect from the automaker—a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Sync 4, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Wi-Fi and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster.
In comparison, the driver information display and infotainment cluster are much smaller in lower Silverado trims, at 3.5-inches and 7-inches, respectively. It is only when you get to the LT trim and higher do these become 12.3-inches and 13.4-inches. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also featured here, as are many equivalent functions.
Size Comparisons
Depending upon your needs, size does matter! If you’re doing a lot of city driving and parking, you may find the F-150 is a bit smaller than the Silverado, at 231.7 inches in length, 79.9 inches in width, and 79.9 inches in height. In comparison, it has a length of 241.3 inches, a width of 81.2 inches, and is 75.4 inches tall.
Both trucks have nearly the same passenger volume—the F-150 is 136 cubic feet to the Silverado’s 139 cubic feet.
Engine Power
The F-150 has eight trim levels to the Silverado’s nine. Their starting prices are:
- XL: $36,770
- STX: $43,895
- XLT: $47,620
- Tremor: $64,150
- Lariat: $65,195
- King Ranch: $73,735
- Platinum: $73,735
- Raptor: $78,330
With all the above choices, there are even more to decide upon in the F-150s powerful engine configurations.
- 2.7-liter V-6 turbo (325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque)
- 5.0-liter V-8 (400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque)
- 3.5-liter V-6 (400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque)
- Raptor specific Turbo 3.5L V6 (450 horsepower, 510 lb-ft of torque)
- Raptor R-specific Supercharged 5.2L V8 (700 horsepower, 640 lb-ft of torque)
- PowerBoost hybrid powertrain (430 horsepower, 570 lb-ft of torque)
The Chevy Silverado offers four engines for its nine trim models.
- Turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder (310 horsepower, 430 pound-ft of torque)
- 5.3L V8 (355 horsepower, 383 lb-ft of torque)
- 6.2L V8 (420 horsepower, 460 lb-ft of torque)
- Turbo 3.0L six-cylinder diesel engine (305 horsepower, 495 lb-of torque)
Towing and Cargo
The 2024 F-150 outclasses most pickups in towing and cargo capacity. It can tow a maximum of 13,500 pounds and payloads of up to 2,445 pounds when properly equipped.
The Chevy Silverado gets close to those numbers—it can tow up to 13,300 pounds and haul payloads of up to 2,260 pounds with the proper configuration.
The Best Pickup for You
If you're looking for power and a comfortable feel in a pickup truck, the 2024 Ford F-150 has everything you need. Come by to experience it firsthand and take it out for a test drive!