2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2024 Ford F-250 Review

Picture of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2024 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500

MSRP*: $36,800 to $69,900
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Picture of the 2024 Ford F-250

2024 Ford
F-250

MSRP*: $44,970 to $97,295
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MPG - City 14 - 20 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 17 - 22 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 2 - 6 seats 2 - 6 seats
Cargo Space 62.9 - 89.1 ft3 65.4 - 78.5 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 500-hp, 6.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 305 - 355 hp 405 - 500 hp
Towing Capacity 8,800 - 13,300 lbs 13,800 - 22,000 lbs
Exterior Length 210.9 - 242.4 in 231.8 - 266.2 in
Exterior Width 81.1 - 81.2 in 80.0 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 35.2 - 43.4 in
Front 43.9 in
Rear 33.5 - 43.6 in
Head Room Front 43.0 - 43.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.1 in
Front 40.8 in
Rear 40.3 - 40.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a bit more room for passengers in the extended cab than the Ford F-250. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Ford F-250.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a better financial choice over the Ford F-250, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a little wider than the Ford F-250, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is slightly shorter than the Ford F-250, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a smaller turning radius than the Ford F-250, allowing you to more easily get in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford F-250 is clearly the choice over the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is clearly outclassed by the Ford F-250.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 doesn't do as good a job transmitting horsepower to its wheels as the Ford F-250.

Utility
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has less seating than the Ford F-250, making the Ford F-250 the better choice if you often have passengers. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a slightly greater cargo capacity for your lumber or other material than the Ford F-250.