Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Review

Utility
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a better choice than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac as far as hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of cargo or massive dogs. The Silverado 2500HD will quite certainly prove handier than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD outpulls the Explorer Sport Trac by a large margin.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is significantly heavier than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac because of its larger tank. The Explorer Sport Trac and the Silverado 2500HD compete for the same parking spaces.

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 significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac isn't much less expensive than the Silverado 2500HD regarding MSRP.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Ford is definitely sprier than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Ford Explorer Sport Trac's engine is considerably smaller than the Silverado 2500HD's. Bear in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD packs quite a wallop compared to the Ford Explorer Sport Trac regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's front cabin compared to the Explorer Sport Trac. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.

Warranty
The Silverado 2500HD and the Ford Explorer Sport Trac have the same basic warranty.