Ford F‑150 vs. Competitors: Performance, Power & Value
Compare the Ford F-150 to Other New Trucks
Performance, power, and value are heavily weighed when comparing new trucks. At Mel Ervin Ford, we help Michigan truck shoppers compare light-duty pickups. See how the new Ford F-150 fares against rivals like the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500.
FORD F-150 VS. THE COMPETITION
Vehicle Comparison
| Features | Ford F-150 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available Engine Options | 6 Powertrains | 4 Engines | 4 Engines |
| Base Engine Horsepower | 325 hp (2.7L EcoBoost® V6) | 310 hp (TurboMax™) | 305 hp (Pentastar® V6) |
| V8 Engine Horsepower | 400 hp (5.0L V8) | 355 hp (Initial V8) | - |
| Max Available Torque | 640 lb-ft (Raptor R Supercharged V8) | - (No Supercharged alternative) | 469 lb-ft (Base Hurricane I6) |
| Full Hybrid Powertrain | Available (430 hp / 578 lb-ft) | Not available | Not available |
| Max Towing Capacity | 13,500 lbs. (Best-in-Class) | 13,300 lbs. | 11,610 lbs. |
| Max Payload Capacity | 2,440 lbs. (Best-in-Class) | 2,260 lbs. | 2,360 lbs. |
| Innovative Work/Power Features | Pro Power Onboard™ | - | - |
| Advanced Towing Assistance | BlueCruise, Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™ | Standard assistance features | Standard assistance features |
Ford F‑150 vs. Competitors: Performance, Power & Value
Compare the Ford F-150 to Other New Trucks
Performance, power, and value are heavily weighed when comparing new trucks. At Mel Ervin Ford, we help Michigan truck shoppers compare light-duty pickups. See how the new Ford F-150 fares against rivals like the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500.
Performance - F-150 vs. Truck Competitors
Comparing gas mileage for new trucks? Ford F-150 mpg ratings are above average for new trucks and compete with the efficient Duramax® Turbo Diesel in the Silverado 1500. Hauling a boat up to the Saginaw Bay? Trust the new Ford F-150, which boasts a best-in-class max towing rating of 13,500 pounds. The Chevy Silverado 1500 tops out at 13,300 pounds, while the Ram 1500 lags behind at 11,610 pounds.
The Ford F-150 can take on a max payload of 2,440 pounds, so you can move heavy materials and machinery around Ithaca with ease. This best-in-class figure edges the Ram 1500 (2,360 pounds) and Chevy Silverado 1500 (2,260 pounds). Compare the Raptor vs. F-150 models. The Raptor unleashes 450 horsepower through a High Output EcoBoost® V6 engine. Powered by the supercharged V8 engine, the Raptor R delivers 640 pound-feet of best-in-class max available torque. Competitors fail to offer a supercharged engine or such powerful off-road specialists.
Power - F-150 vs. Truck Competitors
Pick your balance of power with the Ford F-150, which offers more powertrains than rival trucks. There are six engine options to consider as you explore the array of new Ford F-150 trucks for sale in Chesaning. The truck competition does not offer such a broad list of powertrains. The Ram 1500 and Chevy Silverado 1500 have four engines.
Compare Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500 engines. The F-150 lineup kicks off with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine rated for 325 horsepower. That's an additional 15 standard horsepower compared to the Silverado 1500 with its base TurboMax™ engine. The initial V8 powertrain for the Silverado 1500 is rated for 355 horsepower, while the Ford F-150 has a 5.0-liter V8 engine rated for 400 horsepower.
The Pentastar® V6 engine in the Ram 1500 outputs 305 max horsepower. The base Hurricane six-cylinder engine in the Ram 1500 outputs 420 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque. We're a new Ford truck dealer near Wheeler with F-150 models powered by the 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine, which delivers 400 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. Looking for hybrid trucks near Henderson? The Ford F-150 offers a 3.5-liter PowerBoost® Full Hybrid V6 engine, which generates 430 horsepower and 578 pound-feet of torque.
Value - F-150 vs. Truck Competitors
Competing trucks fail to offer a feature as innovative as Pro Power Onboard™ in the Ford F-150. Between BlueCruise, Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™, the Ford F-150 offers more trailering features to make towing a breeze. The Ford F-150 offers better value, giving you more truck features for your money.
Test Drive a New F-150 Truck Today at Your Chesaning Ford Dealer on M-52
Since 1979, the best Ford truck deal for you is on M-52! Mel Ervin Ford has new truck specials to help you save money on the F-150, which proves to be a cut above the competition. Truck loans and F-150 lease offers are available. Contact us to schedule a test drive and gain a better feel for how the Ford F-150 surpasses rival trucks.
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15455 S Oakley Road
Chesaning, MI 48616
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