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| 430 | Torque (lb-ft) | 400 |
| 89.1 | Max. Cargo Volume (cu.ft.) | 77.4 |
| 13.4 | Max. Touchscreen (in.) | 12 |
Nobody likes making the wrong decision when it comes to finding your next vehicle, but sometimes, making the right decision is easier said than done. Statistically, there’s no battle greater in the truck world than the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs 2024 Ford F-150 – these two vehicles have historically made up the two best-selling vehicles in the country. The proof is in the pudding: millions of American drivers prefer driving pickup trucks, and it’s manufacturers like Chevy and Ford that continue to heed their beckoning. Chevy and Ford aren’t oblivious to the competition one another brings to the table, so both the Silverado 1500 and F-150 are designed to cater to the same type of pickup truck driver. However, like any contrasts, there are a few differences between the two that make each one distinctly Chevy or Ford.
The first major difference comes down to pricing and trims, albeit there are similarities, too. As for the similarities, the 2024 Silverado 1500 and F-150 both have more than a handful of trims and have a similar starting price for their base models. The 2024 Silverado 1500 starts at an MSRP of $36,800, which is very close to the F-150’s base price of $36,570.[a] The 2024 F-150 has seen a price increase over the preceding model, which won’t sit well with long-term fans. However, where the two vehicles begin to split is in trim configuration and pricing. For example, there are eight F-150 trims, while the Silverado 1500 has one extra, bringing the total up to nine. The higher-tier trims show an incredible disparity between the two, with the priciest Silverado 1500 trim – the ZR2 – costing thousands of dollars less than a few F-150 trims: the King Ranch, Platinum, and Raptor.
Full-size trucks are great because the spaciousness of the cabin is complemented by bed sizes that trump anything you’d find on any smaller truck class. One of the most prolific reasons why someone may purchase a full-size truck is because they require a bed with plenty of cargo space – not to mention the other capabilities of modern-day truck beds like power outlets, for example. The Silverado 1500 and F-150 are both available in three separate bed sizes, which is something that is greatly attributed to the level of customization you get when purchasing a pickup truck like this – along with the type of cabin.
The three variable bed sizes are similar, but Chevy’s three beds are slightly longer than the F-150’s beds. The smallest bed sizes for the F-150 and Silverado are 5’5” and 5’8”, respectively. The middle ground for both trucks is almost equal in length, with the Silverado 1500’s 6’6” bed only being one inch longer than the F-150’s 6’5” bed. Lastly, the Silverado’s longest bed is 8’2” long, which is two inches longer than the available 8’ bed for the F-150.
Even with the incredible similarities between the three beds for each truck in length, it doesn’t translate over to real-world cargo space nearly as well. For example, the smallest bed sizes for the two trucks are three inches apart, but the Silverado’s 62.9 cu.ft. of space is 19% more than the 52.8 cu.ft. of the F-150’s smallest bed. The largest disparity comes with the 6’6” and 6’5” beds, as this 1% increase in bed length gives you 15% more cargo room – the Silverado 1500’s 6’6” bed has 71.7 cu.ft. of space over the F-150’s 6’5” bed. Lastly, the longest bed sizes for the two trucks see another 15% increase in cargo space for the Silverado over the F-150 – 89.1 cu.ft. over Ford’s 77.4 cu.ft.
These beds also feature various ways of accessing them. For example, the F-150 has the Pro-Access Tailgate, which allows the bed door to swing open rather than pull down, along with various amenities like a loadstop. The Chevy Silverado 1500 can do this too, and then some, thanks to the half-a-dozen positions the Multi-Flex Tailgate offers. This tailgate allows you to create two forms of load stops: inner gate and primary gate; you can create a fully functional work surface for your tools, components, electronics, lunch, etc. You also get access to a step the full width of the bed door, which means climbing into the back of the truck isn’t so much climbing as it is stepping up a stair.
The Silverado 1500 and F-150 are both forces to be reckoned with. Both manufacturers are on the same page in some regards, such as large V8 engines and the utilization of turbocharged technology. Another similarity between the two trucks is the availability of 4x4 capabilities, which is a no-brainer if you want to give your truck as much versatility off the beaten path as you’d have in any ideal scenario. If you don’t opt for the 4x4 drivetrain, the Silverado 1500 and F-150 each come standard with a rear-wheel drivetrain.
In some cases, 4WD comes standard, but only when the 6.2L V8 engine is equipped in the Silverado 1500, much like the high-output 3.5L V6 engine in the F-150 or the high-output supercharged 5.2L V8 engine. The high-output 3.5L V6 engine, however, only has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 lbs, which is far lower than the lowest maximum towing capacity of the Silverado 1500: 9,500 lbs. As for the last similarity, both the Silverado 1500 and F-150 make heavy use of 10-speed automatic transmissions. However, the Silverado 1500’s base powertrain comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission – but every other engine it can be paired with opts for the 10-speed.
Base-level Silverado and F-150 trucks are similar in some regards, but this is only because Ford ditched the 3.3L V6 engine from the year before. What we have now is the turbocharged 2.7L I-4 engine for the Silverado 1500 and a turbocharged 2.7L V6 engine for the F-150. Both trucks perform similarly enough in some capacity – for example, the base F-150 has a towing capacity of 10,100 lbs over the Silverado 1500’s 9,500 lbs, but the Ford F-150 falls short in categories like torque output. And, a 6% increase in towing capacity isn’t going to make any striking difference; combined with only an 8% increase in payload capacity, these numbers aren’t going to be the difference maker to your workload or travel plans in any meaningful way.
The turbocharged 2.7L V6 engine in the F-150 outputs 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, but the 2023 Silverado 1500’s turbocharged 2.7L I-4 engine outputs 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque. A 5% increase in horsepower on the F-150’s base engine is shadowed by a 7.5% increase in torque output with the base Silverado 1500. The difference between the two that still creates an ocean of disparity is that Ford hasn’t utilized or even offered a diesel powertrain for the F-150 in years, which is something that many F-150 fans are still rightfully upset about.
In its place is a hybrid model, in which the existence of the hybrid powertrain isn’t the issue, but rather the elimination of the option between a regular gasoline-powered engine and a diesel engine. The Silverado 1500 gives drivers the option of the diesel engine – a turbo-diesel 3.0L I-6 engine that creates 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque with a maximum towing capacity of 13,300 lbs, which matches the towing capacity of the 6.2L V8 engine you could also get for the Silverado.
Every truck has notable features, but only full-size pickup trucks have the type of versatility, utility, reliability, and everything else of that nature some drivers can’t live without, whether that be for business, pleasure, or both. The 2024 Silverado 1500 and F-150 are highly capable machines, whether discussing the capabilities of its traditional pickup truck performance like towing and payloads or the technological underpinnings that have defined the modern-day automotive industry from the mid-2010s onwards. A large part of the shift towards greener pastures of versatility was the introduction of infotainment centers that have served as computers to create a virtual link between yourself and the best parts of the modern-day pickup truck experience.
As for the infotainment centers, the Silverado’s entry-level screen is smaller, but it can be replaced with a 13.4-inch infotainment center, which is larger than the F-150’s sole 12-inch screen. These infotainment centers are more than digital content delivery and communications devices – but the SYNC 4 infotainment center in the F-150 and available Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium System in the Silverado 1500 do these incredibly well, with features like Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto coming standard. Instead, these infotainment centers are also helpful for the more utilitarian needs.
An example is trailering tech, which both trucks employ with detailed information about your trailer, including temperatures, tire health, and more. These infotainment centers make connecting your trailer easier than ever, with both trucks featuring cameras around the vehicle – Chevy’s take on this is called HD Surround Vision, while Ford’s is the 360-Degree Camera. Using guided lines on the screen means you can easily line yourself up with your trailer, and with a host of camera angles, including birds-eye cameras, both trucks have received the memo on how to make the driver’s life easier.
Trailering can be achieved via a Class IV hitch on both trucks, which helps both trucks achieve their maximum towing capacities with ease. Trailering amenities are important, so both trucks also feature available Automatic Rear Locking Differentials, and let’s not forget the off-roading capable trims, which sees the ZR2 and Raptor each get dampers, off-road-tuned suspensions, shocks, giant All-Terrain Tires (33-inch tires for the Silverado 1500 and 34 inches for the F-150) High and Low Transfer Cases, Skid Plates, and much more.
Distancing ourselves from the crowd is something that every dealership should do, just as the best car manufacturers do. Chevy is a brand that has been there for America for generations, and it’s a legacy that burns brighter than the sun. We at DePaula Chevrolet are there for the drivers in the greater area of Upstate, NY, just the same way Chevy has been there for drivers: supplying first-rate vehicles at prices that stand apart from the competition. The teams you interact with here at DePaula Chevrolet are here to answer your questions, show you around, and share in the excitement of knowing you’re about to make your life easier, better, and perhaps more fun, too.
Our sales team is here to talk to you about the vehicles, and our on-site finance center will help you find the best possible loan. We also offer leases if that is something you’d wish to do for your pickup truck. And, at DePaula Chevrolet, our on-site service and parts center is here to help you set up an ideal maintenance schedule, and we’ll take care of all the intricacies you shouldn’t have to worry about when you have certified experts at the helm. Visit us today to see the Chevy Silverado 1500 and everything it has to offer.
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