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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review

How the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 stacks up against the Ford Explorer Sport Trac - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Price Range: $19,375 - $41,775
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Price Range: $27,460 - $35,190
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The Explorer Sport Trac isn't much pricier than the Chevrolet when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500's larger trunk will accommodate more large items than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will most certainly prove friendlier than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a better choice than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of loot or pets. The Ford outpulls the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 by a big margin.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's front cabin compared to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The Ford offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Chevrolet does.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac because of its bigger tank. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac compete for the same parking spaces. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Ford and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet's engine is considerably bigger than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's. Keep in mind that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Ford Explorer Sport Trac finally gets moving. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 packs quite a punch compared to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have the same basic warranty.

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