2025 Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500 | Capability, Configurations & Features

The Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado are America’s two best-selling vehicles for good reason. They both offer dependable power that has powered job sites across the nation for decades. Which makes the most sense for you? Let’s take a deep dive and see which makes the most sense for you. We’ll compare some key features, including performance, towing, technology, and features. You’ll find both models are up to the job, but we think there’s a clear winner. Let’s start by comparing the powertrains for each model. If you’re interested in testing a new pickup truck for yourself, visit our Oklahoma City Ford dealership today!

 

 

 

2025 Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500 – Powertrains & Towing

A strength of both models is their configurability. They both have multiple powertrain options, including Diesel, hybrid, and supercharged V8s. Let’s start with the Chevy Silverado 1500:

 

Engine:	Horsepower:	Torque (lb-ft):	Towing Capacity (lbs):	Payload (lbs):
2.7L TurboMax 4	310	430	9,500	2,260
5.3L EcoTec3 V8	355	383	11,300	2,180
6.2L EcoTec3 V8	420	460	13,300	1,980
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel	305	495	13,300	1,970

 

The strength of the Chevy Silverado 1500 is the Turbo-Diesel engine, offering some of their best performance and more fuel efficiency when compared to the other engines in their lineup. Let’s take a look at the Ford F-150’s engines: 

 

Engine:	Horsepower:	Torque (lb-ft):	Towing Capacity (lbs):	Payload (lbs):
2.7-liter V6 EcoBoost	325	400	8,400	1,785
3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost	400	500	13,500	2,440
3.5-liter V6 Powerboost Hybrid	430	570	11,200	1,740
5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8	400	410	12,900	2,225
3.5L High Output EcoBoost V6	450	510	8,200	1,400
5.2L Supercharged V8	720	640	8,700	1,400

 

Examining the powertrains, you can start to rule out one model or another based on personal preference. If you want a diesel, go for the Chevy, if you want a hybrid or a supercharged V8, opt for the Ford. A strength of the Ford is that it offers more horsepower and torque options across the board and better towing and payload ratings. That said, many of the engines offer very similar performance metrics when compared, with some outliers like the diesel and hybrid standing out if you’re looking for some specific functionality. We’d give the Ford F-150 the edge thanks to more options and power. 

 

2025 Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado – Configurations and Features

Both trucks offer three bed lengths, with a standard, short, and long option, as well as three cab lengths. Chevy’s cabs are branded as Regular, Double, and Crew, while Ford’s are Regular, SuperCab, or SuperCrew. We won’t break down each and every trim level for each model, but their both sold in similar ways. Both lines have basic work trucks at the bottom of the hierarchy, offering plenty of performance but devoid of many features. At the mid-level, you’ll find more well-rounded vehicles for both lines, with more driver assistance features and amenities like heated seats. At the top of the lineups, you’ll find models like the Ford F-150 King Ranch or Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country. Both offer models with tons of luxury features and better build qualities like polished wood or metals and leather seats. We’d call this section a draw, as cabin design and layout is largely a matter of personal taste. 

 

2025 Ford F-150 vs. Silverado – Technology & Safety

When comparing the technology onboard both models, you’ll find more similarities. The Chevy has a slightly larger infotainment screen, but both connect to Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Both models also have extensive driver assistance suites with emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and available adaptive cruise control. We’ll note that the Ford F-150 has a five-star overall safety rating, making it one of the safest cars on the road today. While both are well equipped and plenty safe, since we’re splitting hairs, we’ll give the edge to the truck with the better safety rating. Let’s see if their pricing reflects our thoughts so far!

2025 Ford F-150 vs 2025 Chevy Silverado Value

You won’t be surprised to find both trucks are very similarly priced. In the table below, we compared the MSRP for the most affordable and most expensive trim levels to see if there were any significant differences.

 

Model:	Lowest Listed MSRP:	Highest Listed MSRP:
2025 Ford F-150	$38,710	$78,905
2025 Chevy Silverado 1500	$37,000	$70,000

 

Across the trim levels, the F-150 is slightly more expensive than the Chevy Silverado. That’s thanks to more powerful engines across the board. The disparity towards the top of the line is due to the Supercharged V8 offered on the top-end Ford Raptor, commanding a higher price tag because it nearly doubles the horsepower of the Silverado 1500’s most powerful engine. 

Final Conclusions

If you’ve read this far, you probably already have your mind made up. We won’t try to hide our bias. We think the Ford F-150 is better than the Chevy Silverado. While it is a little more expensive, it boasts more power, more options, better safety features, and plenty of luxury amenities that match and exceed the best Chevy can offer. The Silverado series is a worthy second-place competitor, but try as it might, it has failed to unseat the F-Series as the best-selling truck in the US for 47 years.

 

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