2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ford F-150
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ford F150
Overview
With their large engines and towing capacities, pickup trucks are designed to take on big jobs. To help you find the right one for you, we've put together a comparison of the features and specifications of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150.
Engine/Towing Capacity
The engine capacity in the Chevy Silverado 1500 ranges from a 2.7-liter diesel engine to the 6.2-liter V-8 paired with either a six-speed or eight-speed automatic transmission. The two-wheel-drive version gets between 9,500 pounds and 13,500 of towing capacity, depending on the cab and engine configuration.
The Ford F-150 comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The capacity of the V-6 or V-8 engine ranges from 2.7 liters to 5.0 liters. The Ford F-150 provides between 8,500 pounds and 12,700 pounds of towing capacity.
Cargo Space
Depending on your final configuration, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 long bed model provides 89.1 cubic feet of storage space. Its ultimate load capacity depends on the nature of your cargo and how it is distributed.
The Ford F-150 seats between three and six people. Depending on which seating configuration you choose, available cargo space ranges from 52.8 cubic feet to 77.4 cubic feet.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500's two-wheel drive model gets an EPA-estimated 23 miles per gallon city and 33 mpg highway out of its 3.0-liter turbo-diesel engine. A comparable two-wheel-drive Ford F-150, on the other hand, gets an EPA estimated 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
