It doesn't get much more American than pickup trucks, and there’s two models that want to be America’s favorite. The F-150 and the Silverado 1500 aim to be the best, but which one is better? That’s what we’re here to find out. We’ll be looking at the key areas that trucks are known for to show you which should be your next vehicle.
Key takeaways
- The F-150 can tow more than the Silverado 1500, making it the best option for those who plan on doing serious work.
- The F-150 comes with the Raptor that is meant to tear up the trails, and dunes with ease.
- Despite having a lower price, the F-150 does come with better features.
Which truck can tow more: Ford F-150
One of the most important aspects for a truck is what it’s capable of. The Ford F-150 has some of the best towing on the market, with a max towing capacity of 13,500-pounds and a max payload capacity of 2455-pounds.
The Silverado tries its best, but it can’t quite hang in there. The max towing capacity for a Silverado is 13,300-pounds, while the max payload capacity is 2280-pounds.
If you want a truck that can do the most work, then the Ford F-150 is that truck. Even at its weakest, the F-150 can tow 12,700-pounds. While the Silverado can’t break 10,000 at its weakest.
Which truck has a better price: F-150
If you’re a tradesman who wants to save a bit of cash so you can use it elsewhere, Ford hears you. The F-150 comes with a better starting price over the Silverado 1500.
To get your foot in the door, the F-150 starts at $37,450, while the Silverado 1500 starts at $39,195. Coming in at almost $2,000 less, you’ll be able to buy extra equipment that you have your eyes on, or simply allow you to save more money.
At a price this low, you would think that the F-150 comes with features that aren't as great, but that isn’t the case. The F-150 comes with a 12-inch infotainment screen, compared to the Silverado’s 7-inch screen. After a long day of work, the extra screen size will be easier to use when you want to play your favorite songs.
Which has more trims: Silverado
When looking at the number of options from each model, the Silverado comes with one more option: a total of 9 trims compared to the F-150’s 8 trims.
For the highest trim level on each model, the Silverado’s is the ZR2, while the F-150’s is the Raptor. Both models aim at being off-road machines, but they aren’t made equal. The ZR2 comes with 18-inch wheels, and tires, while having skid plates that help protect the bottom of the truck. It also comes with a different factory suspension to keep the ride smooth.
The Raptor is a name that doesn’t need an introduction. Some of the features you can find are 37-inch All-Terrain tires, wrapped around 17-inch wheels. To keep the ride smooth, Ford teamed up with FOX. In this collaboration, they equipped the Raptor with Dual-Live Valve internal bypass shocks. This helps keep the ride smooth when tearing down the trails. This is the name that is known by off-road enthusiasts all around the world.
Which full-size truck is better 2025: F-150 or Silverado?
The F-150 is the best truck for most drivers. The experts note that it has “thoughtful interior features” and an “extensive range of trims and configurations” helping it edge out the Silverado. They also state that the Silverado has an “uninspired interior” and has “no true high-performance variant.”
If you want the best truck on the market, then come see us here at Banner Ford of Monroe, we’ll be able to show you what we have!