Ford F-150 vs. GMC Sierra 1500: Which Is Right for You?

Can’t decide between the Ford F-150 vs. GMC Sierra 1500 models? Both half-ton trucks tow the same max load, and both offer hands-free highway driving, so the differences hide in the engine lineups, the cabins, and the price ladders. The F-150 brings six engines, including a hybrid and two Raptor powertrains, while the Sierra answers with a turbo four, two V8s and a diesel. In our breakdown below, you’ll see which one pulls ahead on power, which one wins on screen size, and which one leaves more room in the budget. Bob Moore Ford carries the F-150 in every trim, and the Sierra wins a couple of the sections below. Browse our new inventory to see every Ford F-150 for sale on our lot, then read on for the comparison.

 

 

 

Ford F-150 vs. GMC Sierra 1500 Performance and Towing

Both trucks run 10-speed automatics on every engine, and both offer a turbocharged base engine. Here’s how the engine lineups compare:

Engine:	Horsepower:	Torque:
F-150 2.7L EcoBoost V6	325 hp	400 lb-ft
F-150 3.5L EcoBoost V6	400 hp	500 lb-ft
F-150 5.0L V8	400 hp	410 lb-ft
F-150 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6	430 hp	578 lb-ft
F-150 Raptor 3.5L High-Output EcoBoost V6	450 hp	510 lb-ft
F-150 Raptor R 5.2L supercharged V8	720 hp	640 lb-ft
Sierra 1500 2.7L TurboMax four-cylinder	350 hp	455 lb-ft
Sierra 1500 5.7L V8	402 hp	428 lb-ft
Sierra 1500 6.6L V8	481 hp	501 lb-ft
Sierra 1500 3.0L Duramax diesel	305 hp	495 lb-ft

 

Here’s how the towing and payload ratings stack up:

Spec:	Ford F-150:	GMC Sierra 1500:
Max towing	13,500 lbs	13,500 lbs
Max payload	2,440 lbs	2,020 lbs
Engine options	6	4

 

The Sierra 1500’s base TurboMax four-cylinder out-muscles the F-150’s base EcoBoost V6. If you’re buying a work truck on the entry engine, the GMC gives you more torque. From there, the F-150 pulls ahead on breadth, because Ford’s PowerBoost hybrid can power a job site with 7.2 kW of Pro Power Onboard. The Raptor R’s supercharged V8 has no answer at GMC, either. The Sierra 1500 counters with a Duramax diesel the F-150 doesn’t offer, and the diesel’s 34-gallon tank makes it the pick for long-distance towing. Both trucks tow the same maximum, but the F-150 carries more payload. If you want a diesel, the Sierra is your truck, and for everything else, from the hybrid to the Raptor, we’ll give the performance section to the F-150. You can try every engine at our Ford dealership in OKC. Next, let’s look at the cabs and beds, since that’s where the Sierra answers back.

 

 

Cab, Bed and Trim Options

Both trucks come in three cab styles and three bed lengths, and both offer an off-road trim and a luxury flagship. Here’s how the beds and trim prices compare:

Spec:	Ford F-150:	GMC Sierra 1500:
Bed volumes	52.8 / 62.3 / 77.4 cu ft	62.9 / 71.7 / 89.1 cu ft
Trim levels	8 (XL to Raptor)	6 (Pro to Denali Ultimate)
Starting MSRP	$39,585 (XL)	$39,300 (Pro)
Top trim MSRP	$79,005 (Raptor)	$85,100 (Denali Ultimate)

 

On bed space, the Sierra 1500 wins outright with roughly 10 more cubic feet in every bed length. Its MultiPro Tailgate also folds six ways into a step, a load stop or a work surface. Ford’s available Pro Access Tailgate swings open like a door, so you can reach into the bed without leaning over the gate. Still, the Sierra 1500’s beds hold more, and if you haul bulky cargo every day, the GMC is the better tool. The F-150 fights back with more trims to choose from, and its ladder tops out at the $79,005 Raptor. The Sierra 1500’s Denali Ultimate climbs to $85,100. Both trucks also offer an off-road trim. The F-150 Tremor brings Trail Control with Trail 1-Pedal Drive, and the Sierra AT4 brings a 2-inch factory lift. We’ll hand the bed and trim section to the Sierra for its cargo volume, with a nod to the F-150’s lower top-trim price. You can check our new vehicle specials on every F-150 trim before we get to the technology.

Technology and Safety Features

Inside, the Sierra 1500 carries over 60 inches of combined displays, including a 16.3-inch infotainment screen, a 12.2-inch cluster, and an 11.5-inch screen for the passenger. The F-150 runs a 12-inch center display, and the Platinum and Raptor offer a head-up display. Both trucks offer hands-free highway driving, and both now let you tow while it’s engaged. Super Cruise is available on the Sierra Elevation and standard from the AT4 up. Ford BlueCruise is available on the Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Tremor, and select XLT models. Both offer a 360-degree camera and premium audio, with the F-150 Lariat’s B&O system at 8 speakers and the Sierra’s Bose topping out at 16. On safety, the F-150 holds a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from NHTSA. The Sierra 1500’s bigger screens win the technology section for GMC, though the F-150 matches it on hands-free driving. You can try BlueCruise on a test drive at our Ford dealership in OKC.

Which Should You Choose?

The Sierra 1500 wins on bed space and screen size, and its Duramax diesel is the pick for long-haul towing. The Ford F-150 has six engines, more payload, a hybrid that doubles as a generator, and a lower price at the top of the lineup. If you want the widest choice of powertrains in a half-ton truck, we’d point you to the F-150. Find your Ford F-150 for sale at Bob Moore Ford in Oklahoma City today!