2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ford F-150

Comparing the Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado? Don’t be fooled by slightly higher maximum capacities of the Ford. The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 offers better diesel fuel economy, a larger fuel tank, more useful bed options, and a higher predicted reliability rating, so you can really make the most of its power on Carmel and Noblesville job sites. For all these reasons and more, the Silverado is a better all-around pick.

Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado: Engine Options & Capacities

Just about every driver wants to compare Ford vs. Chevy pickups on engine performance and capability. However, first looks can be deceiving. Although the Ford offers a little bit more power across the lineup, the vast majority of work-related tasks can be easily handled by either truck! Plus, the Silverado 1500 has several significant performance advantages:

• Diesel Fuel Economy: Both trucks offer diesel engines, but the Chevy truck’s Duramax® diesel is much more efficient than its rival. You can enjoy up to 33 mpg highway with the Silverado 1500. The F-150 diesel, on the other hand, tops out with 27 mpg highway.
• Fuel Tank Capacity: Every Chevy Silverado 1500 includes a 28-gallon fuel tank, so you can go longer in between trips to the gas station. The Ford just has a 23-gallon tank.
• Towing Capacity: Many pickup owners want to bring home the biggest, toughest truck, but between the Silverado 1500 and the Ford F-150, there isn’t a major real-world difference. The two offer maximum capacities of 13,300 and 14,000 pounds, respectively. In fact, if we’re comparing V8s, it’s the Silverado that comes out ahead.

Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado: Dimensions, Beds, and Features

Which pickup truck is more comfortable to ride in? Compare the Silverado 1500 vs. F-150 on a few key specs:

• The Silverado Regular Cab offers 44.5 inches of 1st-row legroom, compared to 43.9 inches in the Ford.
• If you often travel with a group, you should know that the Silverado Double Cab offers 35.2 inches of rear legroom. That’s a small but noticeable advantage over the Ford, which offers 33.5 inches in its SuperCab configuration.

The largest beds offered by both models are roughly 8 feet in length. However, if we compare the other bed options, it’s clear that the Silverado offers more impressive capacities:

• The short bed on the Silverado measures 5 feet and 10 inches. On the Ford, the short bed measures 5 feet and 6 inches.
• The mid-size bed on the Silverado measures 6 feet and 7 inches. The same option on the Ford is slightly shorter, at 6 feet and 5 inches.

Last but not least, we should point out that the Silverado offers one all-new capability feature that’s completely unavailable on the Ford. The new Chevrolet Multi-Flex Tailgate can be configured in six different ways to facilitate transport for a much wider range of cargo. It can even fold down to form a step when you need it! Any driver comparing the Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500 needs to take this advantage into account.

Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado: Predicted Reliability

You depend on your truck day-in and day-out, so why shouldn’t you choose the model that’s ready to go the distance? Neither pickup is a bad option, but the new Silverado 1500 is the better option for hard-working Indianapolis and Westfield drivers:

• The Ford F-150 earned a J.D. Power Predicted Reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5.
• That would be a fantastic score–if it wasn’t going up against the Silverado. This year’s Silverado 1500 earned a perfect 5-point predicted reliability rating from the same agency.

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You’ve got all the information you need about the most important Chevy vs. Ford matchup of the year, so now it’s time to see the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 in person! Learn more about special edition models or start shopping our virtual showroom now. Contact us today to schedule a test drive and see a Silverado from behind the wheel.