Compare the2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500VS 2024 Ford F-150

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Silverado 1500 are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The F-150 doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

Both the Silverado 1500 and the F-150 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is safer than the Ford F-150:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is safer than the Ford F-150:

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Silverado 1500’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the F-150’s (6 vs. 5 years).

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Silverado 1500 has a standard 730-amp battery (850 Diesel). The F-150’s 610-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in initial quality. With 35 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Ford is rated lower.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Chevrolet 2 places higher in reliability than Ford.

The Silverado 1500’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 95 lbs.-ft. more torque (495 vs. 400) than the F-150’s standard 2.7 turbo V6. The Silverado 1500’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 85 lbs.-ft. more torque (495 vs. 410) than the F-150’s optional 5.0 DOHC V8.

On the EPA test cycle the Silverado 1500 gets better mileage than the F-150:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Silverado 1500 V8’s fuel efficiency. The F-150 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

Both the Silverado 1500 and the F-150 have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. All Silverado 1500s have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily. The F-150 PowerBoost doesn’t offer a way to disable start/stop.

The Silverado 1500 stops shorter than the F-150:

For better traction, the Silverado 1500 has larger standard tires than the F-150 (255/70R17 vs. 245/70R17).

The Silverado 1500 has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The F-150 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Silverado 1500’s wheelbase is longer than on the F-150:

The Silverado 1500 Short Box LT Trail Boss Crew Cab handles at .73 G’s, while the F-150 5.5-foot Tremor SuperCrew 4x4 pulls only .70 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

For better maneuverability, the Silverado 1500’s turning circle is tighter than the F-150’s:

For greater off-road capability the Silverado 1500 Short Box Crew Cab Lifted has a 1.8 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the F-150 6.5-foot Regular Cab (11.2 vs. 9.4 inches), allowing the Silverado 1500 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Silverado 1500 Regular Cab has 2.3 inches more front headroom and .6 inches more front legroom than the F-150 Regular Cab.

The Silverado 1500 Double Cab has 2.2 inches more front headroom, .6 inches more front legroom and 1.7 inches more rear legroom than the F-150 SuperCab.

The Silverado 1500 Crew Cab has 2.2 inches more front headroom and .6 inches more front legroom than the F-150 SuperCrew.

The Silverado 1500 Regular Cab shortbed has a much larger cargo box than the F-150 Regular Cab shortbed (72.7 vs. 62.3 cubic feet). The Silverado 1500 longbed has a much larger cargo box than the F-150 Regular Cab longbed (88.9 vs. 77.4 cubic feet).

The Silverado 1500 Double Cab has a much larger cargo box than the F-150 SuperCab shortbed (72.7 vs. 62.3 cubic feet).

The Silverado 1500 Crew Cab shortbed has a much larger cargo box than the F-150 SuperCrew shortbed (62.9 vs. 52.8 cubic feet). The Silverado 1500 Crew Cab longbed has a much larger cargo box than the F-150 SuperCrew longbed (71.7 vs. 62.3 cubic feet).

The Silverado 1500’s cargo box is larger than the F-150’s in almost every dimension:

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a standard CornerStep, which allows for much easier access to the cargo area. A Tailgate Step costs extra on the Ford F-150.

The Silverado 1500’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the F-150’s (8900 vs. 5000 pounds).

The Silverado 1500 has a much higher standard payload capacity than the F-150:

The Silverado 1500’s standard front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The F-150’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

On a hot day the Silverado 1500’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the F-150 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

When the Silverado 1500 ZR2/LTZ/High Country is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The F-150’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

Bluetooth wireless connectivity is standard on the Silverado 1500, connecting the driver and passenger’s cell phones to the vehicle systems. This allows them to use the vehicle’s stereo and hand controls to place calls safely and easily. Bluetooth costs extra on the F-150.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will be $3220 to $8048 less than for the Ford F-150.