The 2010 Chevy Silverado vs. the 2010 Ford F150

The battle between Chevrolet and Ford has been going on for years in Winnipeg. Some people swear by a Chevy, other people drive only Fords. When it comes to the Chevy Silverado and the Ford F150, these are two closely matched trucks. They both come standard with rear wheel drive and a four speed automatic transmission. Even their body styles are similar. But the similarities become more hazy the closer you look at both of these great trucks.

The Chevy Silverado has a larger payload than the Ford F150. The Silverado payload is 888kg, while the F150’s payload is 748kg. The Silverado also tops the F150 when it comes to fuel economy. The Silverado gets 14.1L/100km in the city and 10.0L/100km on the highway. The F150 gets 14.4L/100km in the city and 10.4L/100km on the highway. Not a substantial difference, unless you are stretching your fuel to the next Winnipeg filling station. The Silverado comes with a chrome rear bumper and the F150 has an argent rear bumper. On the interior, the Silverado stands out just a bit with a standard driver information center and retained accessory power. These features are available on the F150, but only as extra options.

The powertrain and roadside assistance warranties on these two trucks are close, but not the same. The Chevy Silverado has a 60-month/160,000km powertrain and roadside assistance warranty. The Ford F150 has a 60-month/100,000km powertrain and roadside assistance warranty. The Silverado also comes equipped with a standard OnStar package for twelve months. The Ford F150 does not have this feature and it can be useful in an emergency or for navigation. If you lose your cellular signal outside of Winnipeg, you can always use OnStar to get in touch with emergency services or roadside assistance.

The battle between the Chevy Silverado and the Ford F150 may have just become a little bit more clear. There will always be those that go by manufacturer name, alone. But if you want to buy the truck with the most standard features, you might take a closer look at a Chevrolet dealership near you.