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        2020 F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado

        When you're the champ, there's always a challenger lining up to take their best shot. Recently, F‑150 found itself staring down two all-new, redesigned competitive pickups eager to do battle - the Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500. Silverado hit the market with an expressive new design, improvements in trailering ability, a larger cargo box and a new diesel engine. Let's take a look at these historic rivals and see where F‑150 still wins.

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        ADVANTAGE: FORD

        Performance Picture

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        F‑150 offers the highest torque rating in this comparison with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6. And with 375 horsepower as well, the 3.5L EcoBoost provides owners with plenty of power for work or fun. You may notice Silverado customers can upgrade to a 6.2L V8, but even that beast has a lower torque rating than the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and can't match the available high-output 3.5L EcoBoost engine.

        Engine

        F-150

        + /​ -Engine

        Silverado

        HPTorque (lb.‑ft.)HPTorque (lb.‑ft.)

        2.7L EcoBoost V6

        325

        400

        +15/​+52

        2.7L Turbo I‑4

        310

        348

        3.5L EcoBoost V6

        375

        470

        +20/​+87

        5.3L V8

        355

        383

        5.0L V8

        395

        400

        +40/​+17

        5.3L V8

        355

        383

        High-output 3.5L EcoBoost

        450(1)

        510(1)

        +30/​+50

        6.2L V8

        420

        460


        EPA Estimates

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        Ford uses a high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy body to help keep the F‑150 weight down while maintaining excellent strength and durability. This strategy helps F-150 maintain strong EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings. Note the advantages in standard V6 fuel economy and with the popular 3.5L EcoBoost V6, which provides an outstanding blend of power and efficiency. Chevy employs cylinder deactivation on its engines to save fuel, but F‑150 still holds its own with EPA fuel economy ratings.


        Engine

        F-150

        + /​ -

        Engine

        Silverado

        CityHwy.Cmb.CityHwy.Cmb.
        3.3L V6

        19

        25

        22

        +3/​+4/​+5

        4.3L V6

        16

        21

        17

        2.7L EcoBoost V6

        20

        26

        22

        =/​+3/​+1

        2.7L Turbo I‑4

        20

        23

        21

        3.5L EcoBoost V6

        17

        23

        19

        =/​-1/​-1

        5.3L V8*

        17

        24

        20

        5.0L V8

        17

        23

        19

        +2/​+2/​+2

        5.3L V8

        15

        21

        17

        * With advanced cylinder deactivation.

        4x2 EPA-Estimated MPG(2)

        Towing Time

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        F‑150 beats Silverado in max. available towing comparing crew cabs with gas engines (13,200 lbs. vs. 12,000 lbs.) and diesel engines with any cab size. But in 2020, Silverado gained the edge over F‑150 with up to 13,400 lbs. towing in the Silverado Double Cab 4x4 with available 6.2L V8 engine. F‑150 offers the max. available towing number(3) with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 in the SuperCrew model. With the available 3.0L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel engine (late availability), F‑150 can out-tow Silverado with the available 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel.

         

        F-150

        + /​ -

        Silverado

        Gas engine max. available towing (SuperCab)

        11,800 lbs.(3)

        -1,600

        13,400 lbs.(4)

        Gas engine max. available towing (SuperCrew)

        13,200 lbs.(3)

        +1,200

        12,000 lbs.

        Diesel engine max. available towing (late availability)

        11,500 lbs.

        +2,200

        9,300 lbs.


        Payload Advantage

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        While we're talking about capacity, here's another way F‑150 proves it's Built Ford Tough. Ford delivers a max. available payload rating of 3,270 lbs. in pickups equipped with the available 5.0L V8 engine with the Heavy-Duty Payload Package available on XL and XLT models.

         

        F-150

        + /​ -

        Silverado

        SuperCrew/Crew Cab (4x2) max. available payload

        2,930 lbs.

        +750

        2,180 lbs.

        SuperCab/Double Cab (4x2) max. available payload

        3,070 lbs.

        +880

        2,190 lbs.

        Regular Cab (4x2) max. available payload

        3,270 lbs.

        +1,020

        2,250 lbs.

        Backing Up Made Easier

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        Most truck manufacturers address the challenge of backing up a trailer by designing better mirrors. Ford, though, is managing the opportunity with technology. Available Pro Trailer Backup Assist(5) allows the driver to rotate a knob in the direction they want the trailer to go and lets the truck do most of the work. Chevy doesn't offer a similar backup assist system.

        Raptor vs. Trail Boss


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        Both brands offer specific off-road 4x4 models, but F‑150 Raptor has advantages over Silverado LT Trail Boss. The high-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 in Raptor generates more horsepower and torque than the standard 5.3L V8 Trail Boss engine. Raptor provides exclusive FOX Racing Shox™ along with Trail Control, which is a Ford-only cruise control system for low-speed, off-road use. And Raptor features 35" off-road, all-terrain tires compared to the Trail Boss 32" tires.

         

        F-150 Raptor

        + /​ -

        Silverado LT Trail Boss

        Horsepower

        450(1)

        +95

        355

        Torque (lb.-ft.)

        510(1)

        +127

        383

        Tire size (overall dia.)35"+3"

        32"

        POINT

        Silverado cargo boxes offer more volume than F‑150 cargo boxes, in all three box sizes.

        COUNTERPOINT

        True, Chevy redesigned its cargo boxes to increase volume, which could come in handy when carrying bags of mulch. But F‑150 still surpasses Chevy in available payload capacity, which applies to F‑150 models powered by either the 2.7L V6, 3.5L V6 or 5.0L V8 engine. For example, the maximum available payload for an F‑150 SuperCrew is 2,930 lbs. (with 5.0L V8 and Heavy-Duty Payload Package), while the maximum for a Silverado Crew Cab is 2,180 lbs. (with 5.3L V8 engine and Max Trailering Package). Also, maximum available payload for the F‑150 SuperCab is 3,070 lbs. versus 2,190 lbs. maximum for the comparable Silverado Double Cab.

        POINT

        Silverado has 12 standard tie-down rings in the bed and nine additional rings can be ordered as accessories.

        COUNTERPOINT

        Silverado has us on quantity, but F‑150 holds its own on utility. Chevy provides three fixed rings in each corner of the bed - at high, middle and low points - for a total of 12 fixed tie-downs. Ford has a tie-down hook in each corner, too, so practically speaking, owners can secure items in the bed at similar anchor points (corner-to-corner).

        It's important to remember F‑150 has the available innovative cargo bed system for securing loads: BoxLink. Two plates on each bed wall (four total) are designed to accept cleats that provide additional tie-down and mounting points. Many Ford Accessories are designed to attach to the cleats, such as bed dividers and Stowable Loading Ramps.

        Chevy offers nine additional, movable tie-down rings, which are available as accessories. On the Chevrolet accessories site, there is no video demonstrating how they work. If you're curious, Ford offers this BoxLink video.

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        (1) Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349® standard. Your results may vary.

        (2) Actual mileage will vary.

        (3) Requires Max. Trailer Tow Package. Maximum towing varies based on cargo, accessories or numbers of passengers. Horsepower, torque and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.

        (4) With Max Trailering Package. Rating is for Double Cab 4WD with optional 6.2 V8.

        (5) Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle.
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