2021 Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ford F-150
2021 Chevy Silverado 1500

vs.

2021 Ford F-150
$30,995

MSRP

$29,290
8 trims/34 configurations

Models

6 trims/42 configurations
13,300 pounds (with EcoTec3 engine)

Towing Capacity

13,100 pounds (with EcoBoost® V6 engine)
2 to 6

Passenger Capacity

3 to 6
Yes

Teen Driver Technology

No

It’s for good reason that the Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500 have been rivals for so many years. Both of these competitively-priced light-duty, full-size trucks have worked hard to best each other. At Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Buick GMC Richmond we love competition! And each year we love seeing how this Chevy vs. Ford rivalry stacks up. When it comes to a powerful towing capacity paired with refined features, who does it better—the Silverado 1500 or Ford F-150? Take a look at how both trucks measure up, and which one best meets your needs for the way you work and play in Henrico. 

Silverado 1500 vs. F-150: Power

A truck is only as good as the amount of power it can generate on Glen Allen roads. Both Chevy vs. Ford have six engine options with their base-level engines capable of nearly the same horsepower. As you move up the trim levels of the Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500, you’ll see comparable performance numbers: 

Chevy Silverado 1500 Engines

  • Standard 285-hp 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 with Active Fuel Management™ (gas)
  • 277-hp 3.0L Duramax 3.0L I-6 (diesel)
  • 310-hp 2.7L I-4 (gas)
  • 355-hp 5.3L V-8 (gas) with Active Fuel Management™
  • 355-hp 5.3L V-8 (gas) with Dynamic Fuel Management™
  • 420-hp 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 with Dynamic Fuel Management™ (gas)

Ford F-150 Engines

  • Standard 290-hp 3.3L TI-VCT V6
  • 400-hp 3.5L EcoBoost® V-6 (gas)
  • 250-hp 3.0L Power Stroke® (diesel)
  • 430-hp PowerBoost® V6 (full hybrid)
  • 325-hp 2.7L Turbocharged EcoBoost® (gas)
  • 400-hp 5.0L V-8 (gas)

Silverado 1500 vs. F-150: Towing Capacities 

Towing is one of the most common reasons why drivers choose a light-duty truck in Goochland. When it comes to the maximum towing capacity, the Chevy Silverado equipped with the EcoTec3 engine bests the F-150 with the EcoBoost® V6 by 200 pounds, clocking in with a towing capacity of 13,300 pounds. The Chevy Silverado also comes with a standard trailering package that includes a two-inch receiver and hitch platform, an automatic locking rear differential, a 4-pin connector, and a 7-wire harness with a 7-way sealed connector. You can also opt for the available Max Trailering Package that adds revised shock tuning and upgraded rear springs. 

Silverado 1500 vs. F-150: Interior Dimensions

Get comfortable when you drive a Chevy Silverado 1500 in Richmond! You’ll have significantly more headroom and legroom: 

Chevy Silverado Interior Dimensions

  • Front Legroom: 44.5 inches
  • Front Headroom: 43.1 inches
  • Front Hip Room: 60.9 inches
  • Front Shoulder Room: 66.1 inches

Ford F-150 Interior Dimensions

  • Front Legroom: 43.9 inches
  • Front Headroom: 40.8 inches
  • Front Hip Room: 62.5 inches
  • Front Shoulder Room: 66.7 inches

Choose Your Winner of the Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500 at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Buick GMC Richmond!

When you’re ready to drive a winner, take a look at the Chevy Silverado 1500 inventory at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Buick GMC Richmond! Contact us to schedule your test drive so you can experience the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 for yourself. 

 

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