The 2021 Ford F-150 and the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are two popular truck options here in the Edmonton area. We have the 2021 Ford F-150 waiting for a test drive here in Sherwood Park, and you might be able to find a pre-owned Chevrolet Silverado model on our used truck inventory. Keep reading below to compare the 2021 Ford F-150 vs the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and find out which car you should get.
For the purposes of this comparison, we are using the 2021 Ford F-150 XL with a 4×2 drive system and a Regular Cab. The Silverado model we are using is the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck with a 4×2 system and a Regular Cab as well. These are the base models, and as you’ll see, they start at a similar price, which makes them good for comparison.
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2021 Ford F-150 XL |
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck |
MSRP |
$31,429 |
$31,698 |
Engine type |
290 horsepower 3.3 L V6 gas engine |
285 horsepower 4.3 L V6 gas engine |
Transmission |
10-speed automatic transmission with auto-manual |
6-speed automatic transmission with auto-manual or 8-speed automatic transmission |
Drivetrain |
Rear-wheel drive |
Rear-wheel drive |
Seats |
3 passengers |
3 passengers |
City fuel rating |
12 L per 100 km |
15.1 L per 100 km |
Highway fuel rating |
9.8 L per 100 km |
11.5 L per 100 km |
Torque |
265 pound-feet at 4,000 rpm |
305 pound-feet at 3,900 rpm |
Fuel tank capacity |
87 L |
108 L |
Number of speakers |
4 |
2 |
Voice recognition |
Standard |
Not available |
Seat trim |
Cloth |
Vinyl |
Lane departure warning |
standard |
Not available |
Length |
5,310 mm |
5,829 mm |
As you can see, the 2021 Ford F-150 beats the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in several key areas, namely price, fuel economy, horsepower, and some standard features. On the flip side, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado has more torque output, a bigger fuel tank, and is longer overall. These are the features to weigh in importance to help you decide. If it comes down to a tie, then come in for a test drive here at Sherwood Ford.
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