Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 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 considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac isn't much less costly than the Chevrolet in terms of MSRP.

Utility
The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is likely a better choice than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or big dogs. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD will most certainly prove more convenient than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. Towing is considerably more the Silverado 3500HD's forte than it is the Ford Explorer Sport Trac's.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD's front cabin compared to the Explorer Sport Trac. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is tremendously heavier than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD than the Ford Explorer Sport Trac because of its bigger tank. The Ford and the Chevrolet compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is definitely more maneuverable than the Chevrolet, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, 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 substantially smaller than the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Explorer Sport Trac could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet in terms of torque. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is significantly more powerful than the Explorer Sport Trac.

Warranty
The Silverado 3500HD and the Ford have the same basic warranty.