2021 Ford F-150 vs. 2021 Chevy Silverado

Performance

• Towing Capability: The right level of power can make all the difference for your productivity on the worksite. The Silverado and F-150 have similar towing capabilities for their lower engine options, and both of their maximum towing capabilities are above 13,000 pounds. The Ford truck out-tows its Chevy rival, though, with up to 14,000 pounds of maximum towing capacity.
• Drivetrain: Both trucks come with standard rear-wheel drive and offer four- or all-wheel drive as an option for most of their gas engines.
• Engine Power: When it comes to raw engine power, the new Chevy Silverado can't keep up with the new Ford F-150. The F-150 offers as much as 430 horsepower and 570 pound-feet of torque, while the Silverado offers a maximum of 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque.
• Payload: The new Ford F-150 again has the upper hand with a maximum towing capacity of 3,325 pounds of payload capacity to the Silverado 1500's 2,280 pounds.
• Fuel Economy: The starting engine for the F-150 offers a combined EPA rating of 22 MPG to the Silverado's 17 MPG.

Exterior/Interior

• Lighting: Both trucks come with optional LED headlights, taillights, and cargo bed lighting. However, the F-150 comes with optional LED Mirror-Mounted Spotlights for even more visibility, as well as LED projector lights with dynamic bending headlamps.
• Safety: Both trucks offer available features like bird's-eye view cameras and plenty of driver assistance features.
• Infotainment: You can expect to find an 8-inch multimedia touchscreen display for both the F-150 and Silverado 1500. The F-150 also offers an available 12-inch touchscreen, something the Silverado doesn't offer.

The Results

As you can see, the 2021 Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado 1500 are evenly matched in many categories, but the F-150 pulls ahead with superior performance and extra features. If you want to explore the features and capabilities of the 2021 F-150 for yourself, schedule a test drive today!