Are you searching for a truck to help you both on the road and at worksites around New Holland, Lancaster, or Reading, Pennsylvania? Two popular options on the road today are the Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado.
The team at New Holland Ford is here to help you decide which one is better. We've broken down some important features of the F-150 and the Silverado to see how they stack up against each other. Read on to learn more!
Powerful Engine Options to Get the Job Done
The Silverado and the F-150 come with multiple engine options to choose from so you'll get the power you need.
The Silverado offers six engine options, including a diesel engine. The standard engine under the hood of the Silverado is a 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine with 285 horsepower. The most powerful engine you'll get out of the Silverado is the available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
The F-150 has seven options to choose from, with a standard 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 with 290 horsepower to kick things off. This truck has a diesel engine and even a hybrid option! The 3.5L PowerBoostâ„¢ Full Hybrid V6 engine delivers the most torque you'll get with this truck: 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque!
Even more horsepower is available with the High-Output 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine, topping out at 450 horsepower.
Towing and Payload Capacity
When you choose a truck, towing and payload are important considerations.
The Silverado, when properly equipped, has a maximum towing capacity of 13,300 pounds. If you're looking to load up the truck bed, the Silverado has a maximum payload of 2,280 pounds.
Again, the Ford F-150 gives you more capability than the Silverado. The F-150 has a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds when properly equipped! That's 700 more pounds to work with than the Silverado.
The F-150 offers a maximum payload capacity of 3,325 pounds in terms of payload capacity. More than an extra 1,000 pounds of payload capacity over the Silverado means you can haul a lot more!
Technology to Aid Your Drives
Technology is central to both trucks. Each model offers trailering technologies like Trailer Sway Control.
Both the Silverado and the F-150 have plenty of available camera views, too, so you can get an idea of the obstacles around your truck and trailer when navigating the worksite or pulling out of a parking space.
The F-150 has some additional features to lend a hand. While you're loading up, use the available onboard scales to keep an eye on your payload's weight. Using this feature, you can ensure you won't exceed your truck's maximum payload capacity.
Which Truck Powers Ahead?
While the Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado are both impressive trucks, when you compare their engine options, towing and payload capacities, and technology features, the F-150 wins.
If you're from New Holland, Lancaster, or Reading, PA, and want to test drive the Ford F-150 for yourself, contact us at New Holland Ford. We'll get you behind the wheel and show you what the F-150 can do. Test drive the Ford F-150 today!