Ford F-150 vs the Competition (Chevy Silverado 1500)
Ford F-150 vs Chevy Silverado 1500: Comparing Pickup Trucks in Auburn, IN
At Ben Davis Ford Auburn, half-ton truck shoppers in northeast Indiana narrow the field to two popular models. The Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado 1500 both promise a workhorse, but when you look closer, you'll see differences in size, capability, cabin amenities, and safety features. Truck buyers should keep reading to learn more, see where each pickup lands, and see why the Ford F-150 earns its well-earned praise.
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Quick Look: Ford F-150 vs Chevy Silverado 1500
| Feature | Ford F-150 | Chevy Silverado 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) (4x4 optional) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) (4x4 optional) |
| Horsepower | 325 horsepower | 310 horsepower |
| Torque | 400 pound-feet | 430 pound-feet |
| Displacement | 2.7L twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 | 2.7L TurboMax turbocharged I4 |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 20 / 26 / 22 mpg (2WD) | 18 / 21 / 20 mpg (RWD) |
| Fuel Capacity | 23 gal (36-gal optional) | 24 gal |
| Estimated Range | ~ 506 miles | ~ 456 miles |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 13,500 pounds (3.5-liter EcoBoost, Max Tow package) | 13,300 pounds (6.2-liter V8, Max Trailering package) |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 2,445 pounds | 2,260 lb |
The Ford F-150 gives Auburn, IN-area truck buyers more usable hauling capabilities than the Chevy Silverado 1500, and it does it across a wider spread of configurations.
- Max available towing of 13,500 pounds and a 2,440-pound payload with the Ford-150, ahead of the Silverado 1500's 13,300 pounds and 2,260 pounds, respectively
- Eight Ford F-150 trims: XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, Tremor, King Ranch, Platinum, and Raptor
- Pro Power Onboard bed-integrated generator capability, with no Silverado 1500 equivalent
Farm and fleet buyers around Garrett, IN rarely need the maximum number. They need the configuration that hits their number, and the Ford F-150 offers more paths there than the Silverado 1500 does. Six engines against four, and a towing range that tops the Silverado 1500, give buyers more ways to land on the right truck.
Size and Dimensions
| Feature | Ford F-150 | Chevy Silverado 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 209.1-250.3 x 79.9 x 75.2-79.8 in | 210.9-241.4 x 81.2 x 75.4-78.4 in |
| Maximum Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Maximum Cargo Volume | 77.4 cubic feet | 89.1 cubic feet |
| Cargo Box Lengths | 5.5 feet (67.1 in), 6.5 feet (78.9 in), 8.0 feet (97.6 in) | 5.8 ft (69.9 in), 6.6 feet (79.4 in), 8.0 ft |
The Ford F-150 offers three cab styles and five cab-and-box pairings, so the truck fits the work rather than forcing a compromise.
- Regular Cab with a 6.5-foot or 8-foot box
- SuperCab with a 6.5-foot box
- SuperCrew with a 5.5-foot or 6.5-foot box
- Available Pro Access Tailgate with a side-hinged section that opens even with a trailer coupler in place
- Fully flat rear load floor on SuperCrew models
Chevrolet counters with Regular, Double, and Crew Cab styles, but locks the Crew Cab to a single standard bed. Payload favors Ford as well, at 2,440 pounds against 2,260 pounds for the Silverado 1500. The clearest split is the tailgate. Hicksville, OH crews who leave a dump trailer hitched all week can still get into the bed of the Ford F-150. The Silverado 1500 Multi-Flex tailgate drops rearward until it hits the coupler and stops there.
Performance capabilities
Six engine options comprise the Ford F-150 powertrain range, and their top rating beats the Silverado 1500 in every configuration. Top specs include:
- 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 with up to 13,500 pounds of towing with the Max Trailer Tow Package
- 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 with up to 12,800 pounds
- 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid V6 with 430 horsepower, 578 pound-feet of torque, up to 11,600 pounds
- Raptor R: 720 supercharged horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque
- Ten-speed automatic transmission paired to every engine
The Silverado 1500 tops out at 13,300 pounds of towing with the Duramax 3.0-liter Turbo-Diesel, 200 pounds short of the Ford F-150. Its most powerful engine, the 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8, makes 420 horsepower, well under the Raptor R, and its highest torque figure, 495 pound-feet from the Duramax, still trails the 578 pound-feet a driver feels pulling a loaded equipment trailer onto I-69 toward Fort Wayne, IN. Chevrolet also skips a hybrid entirely, so the Silverado 1500 has no answer to the PowerBoost.
Interior Comfort and Technology Features
The Ford F-150 cabin doubles as a workspace and a comfortable ride, featuring:
- Standard SYNC 4 with a 12-inch center touchscreen and over-the-air updates
- Standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- 12-inch digital instrument cluster on most trims
- Available Interior Work Surface that folds out over the center console
- Available 14-speaker B&O Unleashed Sound System by Bang & Olufsen
- Pro Power Onboard exportable power up to 7.2 kW
The Silverado 1500 leads on screen size with a 13.4-inch touchscreen, though Ford closes that gap with an available 15.5-inch portrait display on upper trims. The real separation is power. A Silverado 1500 bed carries a single 120-volt outlet, enough to charge a phone or run a small tool. The Ford Pro Power Onboard runs a compressor or a griddle off the bed outlets, which means a day at the lake in Hamilton, IN, no longer requires hauling a separate generator for backup power.
Safety and Driver-Assist Features
Ford Co-Pilot360 comes standard on every Ford F-150.
- Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking
- BLIS blind spot information system and lane-keeping system
- Available Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist
- Available 360-degree camera and integrated trailer brake controller
Both trucks offer hands-free highway driving, but the two split on how far it reaches into the lineup. Super Cruise on the Silverado 1500 lives on upper trims such as LTZ and High Country, while Ford offers BlueCruise across more of the range. The trailer tech shows the same pattern.
The Silverado 1500 relies on Hitch Guidance and camera views to line up a coupler. The Ford F-150 adds Pro Trailer Backup Assist, which earns its keep before ever entering a highway. Squaring a utility trailer into a narrow driveway off US 6 in Kendallville is exactly the job for which the Ford Pro Trailer Backup Assist was built.
FAQs
How much can the Ford F-150 tow?
The Ford F-150 can tow up to 13,500 pounds with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine and the Max Trailer Tow Package with a 2,440-pound maximum payload on Regular Cab 8-foot box setups.
Does the Ford F-150 offer a hybrid powertrain?
Yes. The 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid V6 produces 430 horsepower and 578 pound-feet of torque.
What is Pro Power Onboard?
A generator system with bed-mounted outlets, rated up to 7.2 kW on PowerBoost models.
How big is the Ford F-150 touchscreen?
Every trim gets a standard 12-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen, with a 15.5-inch portrait display available on upper trims, larger than the 13.4-inch screen in the Silverado 1500.
Test Drive the Ford F-150 Today at Ben Davis Ford
Visit Ben Davis Ford in Auburn, IN, to learn more about the new Ford F-150, browse our new inventory, and configure the ideal pickup for your work and play needs.
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400 S Grandstaff Drive
Auburn, IN 46706
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