2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ford F150
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ford F150
Overview
Pickup trucks are designed to haul big loads. To help you find the vehicle that fits you the best, we have put together a side-by-side comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. the 2021 Ford F-150.
Engine Size/Towing Capacity
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers six engine configurations, ranging from the 2.7-liter turbo and 3.0-liter turbo diesel engines to a 4.3-liter V-6, 5.3-liter V-8, and 6.2-liter V-8 engines. Horsepower ranges from 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque to 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Transmissions are either six-speed automatic, eight-speed automatic, or 10-speed automatic.
The Ford F-150 offers several choices, starting at a 2.7-liter V-6 engine and extending to a 5.0-liter V-8 engine, with a range of 290 horsepower to 430 horsepower. Torque ranges from 265 pound-feet to 570 pound-feet.
Cargo Sizes/Trailering
The maximum cargo capacity in the long-bed Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 89.1 cubic feet, depending on the configuration of passengers and cargo. The double-cab capacity provides a maximum trailer capacity of 13,500 pounds; with 9,500 pounds at the low end.
Cargo capacity in the Ford F-150 ranges between 52.8 cubic feet and 77.4 cubic feet of space. Towing capacity, depending on final configuration, ranges between 8,500 pounds at 14,000 pounds. Actual capabilities depend on the type of cargo and how it is distributed.
Fuel Efficiency
The two-wheel-drive Silverado 1500 with the 3.0-turbo diesel l6 engine gets an EPA-estimated 23 miles per gallon city and 33 mpg highway. A similarly configured two-wheel-drive Ford F-150 gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
When you compare them, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado is the one that comes out on top. Test drive one at Friendly Chevrolet today.