Chevrolet Silverado vs Ford F-Series

Chevrolet Silverado
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Ford F-Series
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The key differences

The Ford F-Series is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 775 hp, 355 hp more than the Chevrolet Silverado's best.

They are almost exactly the same length, within 21 mm of each other.

Typical kerb weights are 2,172 kg for the Chevrolet Silverado and 1,970 kg for the Ford F-Series.

In the US, the Chevrolet Silverado has the better EPA rating at up to 70 mpg combined, against 24 mpg for the Ford F-Series.

Specifications side by side

Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-Series side by side. Typical values; figures vary by trim and year.
SpecChevrolet SilveradoFord F-Series
Body stylePickupPickup
On sale since—1948
Power278–420 hp (207–313 kW)247–775 hp (184–578 kW)
Torque519–1,064 Nm359–1,051 Nm
0–100 km/h5.6–8 s4–8.9 s
Top speed185–213 km/h177–232 km/h
Engines in Europe5—
Best economy (Europe)11.1 l/100 km—
US combined economy15–70 mpg12–24 mpg
Electric range (US)282–493 mi—
Length5,890 mm (232 in)5,911 mm (233 in)
Width2,063 mm (81 in)2,029 mm (80 in)
Height1,921 mm (76 in)1,961 mm (77 in)
Wheelbase3,700 mm (146 in)3,696 mm (146 in)
Kerb weight2,172 kg (4,788 lb)1,970 kg (4,343 lb)
Sold inUnited StatesUnited States

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