CHEVY SILVERADO ZL1 VS FORD F150 RAPTOR

2020 F-150 vs. Silverado: Price & Trims Comparison

As we evaluate the Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado, it makes sense to first look at the price. The 2020 Ford F-150 starts at just $28,495. In addition, there are six trim options to choose from: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited. On the 2020 Chevy Silverado, you receive a starting price of $28,300 plus the option of eight trim levels: Work Truck, Silverado Custom, LT, RST, Silverado Custom Trail Boss, LTZ, LT Trail Boss and High Country.

2020 F-150 vs. Silverado: Exterior Appearance

When you are deciding which truck is better: Ford, Chevy or Dodge, you have to spend time looking at the bed size. On a 2020 Ford F-150, you can choose the 5’6”, 6’6” or 8’ bed length option. The 2020 Chevy Silverado, you see that each of the options is slightly larger. Choose from the 5’10”, 6’7” or 8’2” bed lengths.

2020 F-150 vs. Silverado: Interior Design

In our F-150 vs. Silverado comparison, we also see that both pickups feature room for three to six passengers, depending on the trim level you choose. On the base model F-150, you can expect a radio to come standard, which is all that’s needed on the work truck. If you want additional features, you can receive the SYNC 3 infotainment system, eight-inch touch screen, premium stereo system, navigation and more. Inside the 2020 Silverado, you receive a standard Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system.

2020 F-150 vs. Silverado: Engines & Performance

As we continue to examine the Chevrolet Silverado vs. Ford F-150, it’s time to look at the engines. The 2020 Ford F-150 features six engine options. Choose from a 290-horsepower V6, 325-horsepower EcoBoost, 375-horsepower EcoBoost, 395-horsepower V8, 450-horsepower turbo V6 or the 250-horsepower turbodiesel. With the base engine, you can expect 19/25 mpg, while the smaller EcoBoost engine provides 20/26 mpg. On either the large EcoBoost or the V8 engine, you are looking at 17/23 mpg instead.

The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado comes standard with a 285-horsepower V6, but there is also a 310-horsepower turbo-four, 277-horsepower inline-six turbodiesel, 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8 and 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8. The base engine receives a rating of 23/33 mpg, while the diesel produces 23/29 mpg.

2020 Ford Raptor vs. Silverado Z71: Off-Road Comparison

If you want to head off-road, you need to know whether the Silverado vs. F-150 can handle your adventures. In our full-size truck comparison, we will look at the Raptor vs. Z71 to see which one suits your needs. The 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor comes equipped with a 450-horsepower 3.5-liter high-output turbo V6 engine. The off-road features include four-wheel-drive, skid plates, an off-road racing suspension plus a locking rear differential. Prices for this model start at $53,205.

In comparison, the 2020 Chevy Silverado Z71 is merely an off-road package that you can add to the WT, LT or High Country trim for a starting price of $945. This package adds an off-road suspension, skid plates, a two-speed transfer case, hill descent control plus an automatic locking rear differential.

2020 F-150 vs. Silverado: Towing Capacity

With our Ford F-150 vs. Chevy 1500 comparison, we see they both tow plenty, when properly equipped. For example, the 2020 Ford F-150 can tow up to 13,200 pounds. The 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 tows up to 7,700 pounds, while the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 will handle up to 9,000 pounds. If you choose the 3.5L EcoBoost H.O. V6, you can expect up to 11,100 pounds of towing power, while both the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 and the 3.0L Turbo-Diesel V6 tow a maximum of 11,500 pounds. To get the most towing capability, you want an F-150 equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6.

On the other hand, the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado can tow up to 13,400 pounds. The 2.7L Turbo (L3B) engine handles up to 6,800 pounds, while the 4.3L V6 (LV3) will tow 7,700 pounds. The 5.3L V8 (L82) tows up to 11,000 pounds and the 5.3L V8 w/DFM (L84) handles up to 11,600 pounds. If you want the most towing capacity out of this truck, you will need the 6.2L V8 w/DFM (L87) combined with 20-inch wheels and the Max Trailering package.

2020 F-150 vs. Silverado: Payload Capacity

In our Ford vs. Chevy comparison, we see that the F-150 has the best-in-class payload capacity. Let’s examine the Ford F-150 vs. Chevy 1500 payload options, so you know what we are looking at. The 3.5L EcoBoost H.O. V6 carries up to 1,520 pounds, while the 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 will handle 1,990 pounds. The 3.0L Turbo-Diesel V6 can hold 2,020 pounds and a 2.7L EcoBoost V6 has enough power to carry up to 2,470 pounds. At the higher end of the spectrum, you see that the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 hauls 3,230 pounds and the 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 carries the most at 3,270 pounds.

The 2020 Chevy Silverado only features a maximum of 2,250-pound payload capacity, which is more than 1,000 pounds less than Ford, just further proving who the winner is between Chevy trucks vs. Ford trucks.

Safety & Reliability Comparison

Finally, to examine Chevy vs. Ford, we must also look at the safety ratings. We don’t have the newest ratings on the 2020 Ford F-150 but can look at the 2019 Ford F-150 for a close comparison. The IIHS awarded the F-150 the Good rating in all six crashworthiness tests. In addition, the NHTSA gave it a perfect five-star rating. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado only features a four-star rating from the NHTSA. Furthermore, the 2019 Chevy Silverado didn’t do as well with the IIHS ratings.

Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado: Is the F-150 Still on Top?

The 2020 Ford F-150 is still the king and continues to hold a strong claim to the throne. The Silverado has a nice interior and a comparable towing capacity, but it’s just not the same as the F-150. Truck lovers know and truck lovers have spoken. In 2019, Ford has sold over 660,000 Ford F-150 units while Chevrolet managed to sell just over 400,000 Chevy Silverado units. The Chevy Silverado held the 2^nd position in 2018 but fell to 3^rd in 2019 being overtaken by the Dodge Ram (over 460,000 units). For over 40 years, the F-150 has been the best-selling truck in America and that’s not changing today. Test drive an F-150 today and you’ll see exactly why the F-150 is king.