Ford F-150 Vs. The Competition
Ford F-150 Vs. The Competition
The Ford F-150 has been the most popular pickup in the country for 47 years in a row and it's also the most popular vehicle of any kind in the world. Of course, the F-150 faces some stiff 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 compares with its most capable competitors and why you'll be better off with a new F-150 from Covington Ford in Covington GA.
A comparison of towing and payload
The Ford F-150 wins this competition handily against both competitors. In fact, the F-150 has the best towing and hauling capability in its class. The new Ford F-150 can tow 14,000 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 comes out on top when it comes to payload capability. The F-150 delivers 3,325 pounds of maximum payload compared with only 2,300 pounds of payload for the Ram 1500 and 2,310 pounds for the Chevy Silverado 1500. The Ford F-150 beats both the Ram 1500 and the Chevy Silverado 1500 which is why it's so popular with people in Monticello, GA, and why it will be popular with you.
A comparison of powertrain options
The Ford F-150 gives Conyers, GA buyers more engine choices than the Chevy Silverado. Ford offers four V6 engines, including a twin-turbo V6 and a hybrid V6, as well as a V8 engine, giving you a total of five choices. The Chevy Silverado only offers four powertrains including a turbocharged inline-four, two V8s and a turbo-diesel.
The Ram 1500 has the same number of total powertrain choices as the F-150 including a 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 with a 12,750-pound towing capacity, a HEMI® V8 with 11,610 pounds of 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 utility features
The Ford F-150 has practical features you'll find more appealing than the other two pickups. For example, the F-150 offers Madison, GA buyers a class-exclusive 7.2-kilowatt Pro Power Onboard system that serves as a mobile generator. Competitors can't match the Ford F-150's Interior Work Surface and Tailgate Work Surface. The new Ford F-150 also has BoxLinkâ„¢ that lets you secure your cargo, LED tailgate lighting, cargo cleats, 400-watt outlets and built-in clamp pockets.
The Chevy Silverado 1500 does have a helpful multi-flex tailgate but it doesn't offer the interior and exterior work surfaces you can get in the Ford F-150. The Ram 1500 has a RamBox® Cargo Management system but it isn't better than the Ford F-150's BoxLink™ feature. The Ram 1500 has a multi-function tailgate but it only has a 150-volt auxiliary outlet. So while all three pickups have useful features, the Ford F-150 has features with a higher level of utility and value.
A comparison of technology
Ford's SYNC®4 technology helps the F-150 come out ahead of the Chevy Silverado 1500 and the Ram 1500. Ford's Dynamic Hitch Assist and standard rearview camera help you connect the Ford F-150 to your trailer. Towing is simplified with Ford's CoPilot360™ safety system that includes hill-start assist.
The Chevy Silverado 1500 also has an advanced trailering system but doesn't offer hill-start assist. The Ram 1500 does have hill-start assist but it doesn't give you a hands-free towing feature like the F-150.Â
Test drive the winning Ford F-150
These examples show why the Ford F-150 consistently outsells its competitors. We invite you to take a closer look at the new Ford F-150 pickups we have available and take one for a test drive at Covington Ford in Covington, GA.
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