The Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado 1500 compete in the marketplace every day and the Ford F-150 keeps coming in first. In fact, the F-150 has been the most popular full-size pickup in America for an unprecedented 46 years in a row. At the same time, we recognize that the Chevy Silverado 1500 is a respectable pickup and a worthy competitor. If you're looking at both trucks, here's a comparison and why we think the F-150 is the better choice at Big Valley Stockton Ford in Stockton CA.
A comparison of improvements for 2023
The Ford F-150 made some significant enhancements for the 2023 model year including the all-new Rattler, a capable off-road truck that’s also very affordable. The new Rattler trim gives Lodi and Galt, CA buyers siginficant off-road capabilities without a high price tag. The Rattler comes equipped with a skid plate, an electronic locking differential, all-terrain tires, off-road-tuned shock absorbers and hill-descent control.
The Chevy Silverado improved the Duramax turbodiesel engine by giving it 10% more horsepower and 7.6% more torque. In addition, Chevy introduced three new exterior paint colors for the 2023 Silverado 1500. However, the Silverado didn't come up with anything as groundbreaking as the new Ford F-150 Rattler trim.
A comparison of engine choices
The Ford F-150 for 2023 continues to maintain its superior position with its many power plant options and its impressive output. The Chevy Silverado also builds strong power plants but can't quite match what buyers from Manteca and Modesto, CA can get in the new Ford F-150. The 2023 F-150 offers five different powertrains while the Silverado 1500 offers only four powertrain choices. The Ford engine range starts with a 3.3-liter V6 and goes all the way to a turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 hybrid.
The strongest calling card for the F-150 might be either the turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 or the turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 hybrid. The F-150’s V6 generates 400 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. That's clearly better than Chevy Duramax® turbodiesel which comes with only 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque. What's more, the F-150’s V6 engine beats the Silverado’s 6.2-liter V8 with Ford giving you 24% more torque than the Silverado 1500’s engine.
A comparison of towing and payload
The Ford F-150 wins the towing battle with 14,000 pounds of towing capacity when it's running with the turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine. The Chevy Silverado 1500 can tow a maximum of 13,300 pounds whether it's equipped with the 6.2-liter V8 or the 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel. The Silverado's numbers are respectable but come in at 700 pounds less than the Ford F-150.
In addition, the new 2023 Ford F-150 offers Valley Springs, CA truck drivers a maximum payload of 3,315 pounds while the best the Chevy Silverado 1500 can do is to haul a payload of 2,260 pounds, so the difference favors Ford by more than 1,000 pounds. The Ford F-150 doesn't just beat the Chevy Silverado 1500 in the towing and payload categories but it also surpasses every other full-size competitor with the best towing and payload capacity in the full-size pickup segment.
A comparison of high-end technology
At the top level, the Ford F-150 Limited model comes standard with a Bang & Olufsen stereo system with 18 speakers. The best the Silverado 1500 has to offer is a Bose stereo system with only seven speakers.
Experience the new Ford F-150 in person
We invite you to shop our new Ford F-150 models and find the one that looks like the best match for your wish list. If you're on a more limited budget, take a look at our used Ford F-150 trucks or review our used inventory for a more affordable option. Either way we encourage you to contact us and schedule a test drive at Big Valley Stockton Ford in Stockton CA.
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