Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-150 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$390
- Silverado 1500: 1,700 lb more towing, 30 lb-ft more torque.
- F-150: 1 mpg better, 15 hp more.
- Each wins 3 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Silverado 1500 | F-150 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $39,695 | $40,085 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 325 hp | F-150 |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft | Silverado 1500 |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 21 mpg | F-150 |
| Rear legroom | 43.4 in | 43.6 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 43.9 in | Silverado 1500 |
| Length | 210.9 in | 206.7 in to 229.9 in | N/A |
| Width | 81.1 in | 79.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lb | 4,397 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 9,100 lb | 7,400 lb | Silverado 1500 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.3 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4 s estimate | 6.1 s estimate | F-150 |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Silverado 1500 Work Truck Regular Cab RWD $36,900 | F-150 XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box $37,290 | $390 |
| F-150 XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box $37,290 | Silverado 1500 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck $37,100 | $190 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Silverado 1500 | F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $39,695 | $40,085 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,920 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $11,520 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $51,215 | $51,056 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Silverado 1500 wins.
F-150 wins if Towing weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | F-150 | 5% |
| Power | F-150 | 5% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Silverado 1500 | 19% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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