Ford F-150 Vs. The Competition

The New Ford F-150 Vs. The Competition

The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling pickup in the country for an unprecedented 47 years in a row and it's also the most popular vehicle of any kind on the planet. Of course, the F-150 faces some respectable competition every year in the form of the other two most popular pickups: The Chevy Silverado 1500 and the Ram 1500. Here's how the Ford F-150 stacks up against its most capable competitors and why you'll be better off getting a new F-150 from Gabriel/Jordan Ford in Livingston, TX.

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A comparison of powertrain options

The Ford F-150 gives West Livingston, TX buyers more engines to choose from than the Chevy Silverado 1500. Ford offers you four V6 engines, including a twin-turbo V6 along with a hybrid V6, plus a V8 engine, adding up to a total of five choices. The Chevy Silverado 1500 only offers four powertrains including a turbocharged inline-four-cylinder, two V8 engines and a turbo-diesel.

The Ram 1500 has the same number of total powertrain options as the F-150 including a 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 that can tow 12,750 pounds, a HEMI® V8 with 11,610 pounds of max towing capacity, a 3.6-liter V6, a 3.0-liter diesel V6 and a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® V8. So the Ford F-150 comes out ahead of the Chevy Silverado and is an even match for the Ram 1500 in terms of powertrain choices.

A comparison of towing and payload

The Ford F-150 wins this competition against both full-size competitors. In fact, the F-150 has the highest towing and hauling capability in its very competitive class. The new Ford F-150 can tow 13,500 pounds compared with the Chevy Silverado 1500 at 13,300 pounds and the Ram 1500 with only 12,750 pounds of maximum towing.

The F-150 also pulls into the lead when it comes to payload capability. The F-150 provides 3,325 pounds of maximum payload compared with just 2,300 pounds of payload with the Ram 1500 and 2,310 pounds in the Chevy Silverado 1500. The Ford F-150 comes out ahead of both the Ram 1500 and the Chevy Silverado 1500 which is why it's so popular with people in Cleveland, TX, and why it will be popular with you.

A comparison of features

The Ford F-150 has practical features that are more helpful than the Chevy and Ram pickups. For example, the F-150 offers New Caney, TX drivers a class-exclusive 7.2-kilowatt Pro Power Onboard system that can serve as a mobile generator. Competitors have no match the Ford F-150's Interior Work Surface and Tailgate Work Surface. The new Ford F-150 also gives Lufkin, TX drivers BoxLinkâ„¢, a system that lets them secure their cargo, along with LED tailgate lighting, cargo cleats, 400-watt outlets and built-in clamp pockets.

The Chevy Silverado 1500 does offer a helpful multi-flex tailgate but it doesn't give you the interior and exterior work surfaces that are available in the Ford F-150. The Ram 1500 has a RamBox® Cargo Management system but it doesn't surpass the Ford F-150's BoxLink™ feature. The Ram 1500 has a multi-function tailgate but the Ram truck only has a 150-volt auxiliary outlet vs. 400 watts in the F-150. So while all three pickups have appealing features, the Ford F-150 gives Liberty, TX drivers a higher level of utility and value.

A comparison of technology

Ford's exclusive SYNC®4 technology helps the F-150 compete with both the Chevy Silverado 1500 and the Ram 1500. Ford's Dynamic Hitch Assist and standard rearview camera make it easier to connect the Ford F-150 to your trailer. Towing is made simpler with Ford's CoPilot360™ safety system that includes a hill-start assist feature.

The Chevy Silverado 1500 does come with an advanced trailering system but Chevrolet doesn't offer hill-start assist. The Ram 1500 has hill-start assist but it doesn't provide a hands-free towing feature like the F-150.

Test drive the winning Ford F-150 at our dealership

These examples illustrate why the Ford F-150 consistently outperforms and outsells its worthy competitors. We invite you to take a good online look at the new Ford F-150 pickups we have available and take one for a test drive at Gabriel/Jordan Ford in Livingston, TX.

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