Ford Trucks vs Chevrolet trucks

Compare: Ford Trucks vs. Chevrolet trucks

Ford and Chevrolet have been battling it out for supremacy in the truck world for generations. The Ford F-150 is a stellar full-size pickup that consistently outsells its Chevy Silverado 1500 competitor. The same is true when it comes to mid-size pickups. The Ford Ranger is more popular than the Chevy Colorado, year after year. Nevertheless, we understand you might have both Ford and Chevy on your shopping list whether you're looking for a full-size or a mid-size pickup. So here's a comparison to illustrate why Ford trucks come out ahead and are worth buying at Orchid Isle Ford in Hilo, HI.

Ford F-150 v. Chevy Silverado 1500: A comparison at 30,000 feet

A significant reason the Ford F-150 outsells its competition is that it offers more engine choices and more horsepower than any of its rivals, including the Chevy Silverado 1500. What's more, the new Ford F-150 comes with the kind of ground-breaking, practical technology you can't get with a Silverado.

Technology in the new Ford F-150 includes an onboard power generator that turns your truck into a mobile electricity source, exclusive Ford features that can estimate trailer weight distribution and payloads along with technology that makes it easier and safer to back up a trailer. Both half-ton pickups offer Papaikou, HI buyers a healthy variety of cab configurations, trim levels and features but the Ford F-150 is a better overall value than the Chevy Silverado 1500.

A comparison of engines and performance options

The F-150 keeps winning the sales competition because it offers more capability than other pickups, including the Chevy Silverado 1500. When it's equipped properly, a Ford F-150 provides a maximum towing capacity of 13,500 pounds and that's the highest that Pepeekeo, HI buyers can get in the full-size pickup class. The Chevy Silverado 1500 is also a very capable pickup but it falls a little short of the F-150, coming in at just 13,300 pounds of maximum towing capacity.

A comparison of Ford F-150 v. Chevy Silverado 1500 engine options

The six engine options in the new Ford F-150 are:

  • A 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 that delivers 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque
  • A 5.0-liter V8 engine that generates 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque
  • A 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 that's good for 400 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque
  • A 3.5-liter V6 that can produce 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque
  • A 5.2-liter supercharged V8 that cranks out an amazing 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque
  • A PowerBoost® hybrid powertrain with an exceptional 430 horsepower and 570 pound-feet of torque

The four engine choices in the Chevy Silverado 1500 are:

  • A 2.7-liter four-cylinder with 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque
  • A 5.3-liter V8 with 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque
  • A 6.2-liter V8 that generates 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque
  • A 3.0-liter turbo-six diesel with 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque

Bottom line: The Ford F-150 offers Pahoa, HI buyers more engine options, a higher level of maximum horsepower and more maximum torque than the Chevy Silverado 1500. One other big Ford advantage is that the F-150's PowerBoost®hybrid powertrain can give you an awesome 700 miles of driving range on a full tank of gas, while the Chevy Silverado 1500 doesn't even offer a hybrid powertrain.

The Ford Ranger vs. the Chevy Colorado

The Ford Ranger and the Chevy Colorado are both extremely popular mid-size pickup and both have legions of fans around the country. Both vehicles offer you a choice of a 4 x 2 or a 4 x 4 drivetrain, both have comparable bed lengths and excellent towing and hauling capabilities. The Ford Ranger gives you more engine options than the Chevy Colorado, so you can match the right Ford pickup to your job. The Ford Ranger has powerful engine options and your choice of an available Super Cab with a six-foot bed or a SuperCrew® with a five-foot bed.

The Chevy Colorado is available only with a Crew Cab, five-foot-two-inch short bed body style. The new-generation Chevy Colorado does come with upgrades in terms of engines, along with Chevrolet's available contemporary technology. Unfortunately for buyers considering the Chevy Colorado, it doesn't offer an extended cab or a regular cab option so you simply don't get as many choices as you do with the Ford Ranger.

We'll help you select the right new Ford truck

We have a good selection of new Ford F-150 models in stock so you can test drive the winning full-size pickup at your earliest convenience. If you don't see a Ford Ranger in our current inventory, you can custom order one by working with our dealership. We look forward to helping you find the right new Ford truck at Orchid Isle Ford in Hilo, HI.


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