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

FeaturesFord F-150Chevrolet Silverado 1500Ram 1500
Available Engine Options6 Powertrains4 Engines4 Engines
Base Engine Horsepower325 hp
(2.7L EcoBoost® V6)
310 hp
(TurboMax™)
305 hp
(Pentastar® V6)
V8 Engine Horsepower400 hp
(5.0L V8)
355 hp
(Initial V8)
-
Max Available Torque640 lb-ft
(Raptor R Supercharged V8)
-
(No Supercharged alternative)
469 lb-ft
(Base Hurricane I6)
Full Hybrid PowertrainAvailable
(430 hp / 578 lb-ft)
Not availableNot available
Max Towing Capacity13,500 lbs.
(Best-in-Class)
13,300 lbs.11,610 lbs.
Max Payload Capacity2,440 lbs.
(Best-in-Class)
2,260 lbs.2,360 lbs.
Innovative Work/Power FeaturesPro Power Onboard™--
Advanced Towing AssistanceBlueCruise, Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™Standard assistance featuresStandard 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.

How can we help?

* Indicates a required field

  1. Mel Ervin Ford

    15455 S Oakley Road
    Chesaning, MI 48616

    • Sales: (989) 845-3033
Loading Map...

Get in Touch

  • Contact our Sales Department at: (989) 845-3033
  • Monday8am-5pm
  • Tuesday8am-5pm
  • Wednesday8am-5pm
  • Thursday8am-5pm
  • Friday8am-5pm
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed