Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F 150

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jun 5 by Billy G.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Ford F-150
Ford F-150
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: Ford F-150 wins on performance and features with its hybrid option delivering 25 mpg combined (EPA) and 9.6 kW onboard power, beating the Silverado's 19 mpg combined and 310 hp limit. Silverado counters with better value at lower trims and comparable 13,300 lb towing. JD Power and MotorTrend data show F-150 ahead in most real-world metrics.

Winner: Ford F-150

Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 7.5/10

Ford F 150: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Chevrolet Silverado 1500Ford F 150
Base Engine2.7L turbo inline-42.7L turbo V6
Max Horsepower310 hp400 hp
Max Towing Capacity13,300 lbs13,500 lbs
Fuel Economy (combined)19 mpg20 mpg

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

What works

  • Strong 2.7L turbo engine delivers 430 lb-ft torque (per MotorTrend)
  • Available Multi-Flex tailgate improves utility
  • Standard 13.4-inch touchscreen in higher trims

What doesn't

  • Ride quality firmer than F-150 on rough roads (per Car and Driver)
  • Max payload trails F-150 by 300 lbs in comparable configs

Ford F 150

What works

  • Pro Power Onboard generator supplies up to 9.6 kW (per Edmunds)
  • Best-in-class max payload of 3,325 lbs
  • Available 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid returns 25 mpg combined (per EPA)

What doesn't

  • Base 2.7L V6 less torquey than Silverado's 2.7L at low RPM
  • Higher trims exceed $70,000 quickly

Bottom line

Our pick: Ford F-150.

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