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Ford F-150 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review

How the Ford F-150 stacks up against the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Ford F-150
Price Range: $21,380 - $39,010
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Price Range: $19,375 - $41,775
Ford F-150 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Ford F-150 to the dealership as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. With respect to MSRP, the Ford F-150 doesn't cost much less than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Utility
The F-150's bigger trunk will accommodate more massive items than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Neither the Chevrolet nor the Ford F-150 has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Ford F-150 when it comes to transporting cargo. Towing is considerably more the Ford F-150's forte than it is the Chevrolet's.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet offers a bit more head room than the Ford F-150, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Silverado 1500 offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Ford F-150, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford F-150 than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 because of its larger tank. The Chevrolet and the Ford F-150 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Ford F-150 likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500's engine isn't much bigger than the Ford F-150's. The Ford F-150 could learn a lesson or two from the Silverado 1500 in terms of torque.

Warranty
The Ford F-150 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have the same basic after-sale protection.

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