Ford F-150 vs. Chevrolet Silverado in Mississauga, ON
It’s no question that the F-150 has been Canada’s best-selling pickup truck for a reason. With its fuel-efficient performance and revolutionary technology, it’s obvious to see why the F-150 has held that title for so long. But, how does the F-150 compare to other trucks on the market? The short answer for this is ‘very well’, especially against a lot of the pickup truck veterans in the game. When comparing the Chevrolet Silverado to Ford’s landmark pickup, it’s evident that there’s work to be done. Take a look at our comparison below.
Performance
 2018 Ford F-150 XLT 4×2 SuperCab Styleside 8’ box 163” WB (starting at $41,599) |
 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4×2 Crew Cab 6.6′ box 157″ WB (starting at $42,900) |
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| ENGINE | 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 | 4.3L V6 |
| TRANSMISSION | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| HORSEPOWER (hp) | 375 @ 5000 RPM | 355 @ 5600 RPM |
| TORQUE (lb-ft) | 470 @ 3500 RPM | 383 @ 4100 RPM |
| TOWING CAPACITY (kg) | 4808 | 4445 |
| PAYLOAD (kg) | 1021 | 957 |
Like most Ford vehicles, the F-150 excels in doing more with less. Its 3.5L EcoBoost® engine comes paired with the excellent 10-speed automatic transmission and outperforms the Silverado in both horsepower and torque. Additionally, the F-150 also has higher towing and payload capacities to help you get the job done.
Interior & Technology
2018 Ford F-150 XLT 4×2 SuperCab Styleside 8’ box 163” WB (starting at $41,599) |
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT 4×2 Crew Cab 6.6′ box 157″ WB (starting at $42,900) |
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|---|---|---|
| Seating capacity | 6 | 6 |
| Pickup box cargo volume (L) | 2191.7 | 2030.3 |
| Voice activated audio control | SYNC | None |
| Keypad | SecuriCode | None |
| Remote engine start | Smart device | None |
Not only does the F-150 give you better performance, but it also offers more with its lower MSRP. For starters, the F-150 has a bigger pickup cargo volume, along with extra amenities and features such as a security keypad, remove engine start via the FordPass™ app, and voice-activated controls via the SYNC® system.
See the F-150’s winning combination for yourself!