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Comparing the 2021 Ford F-150 to the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Freshly upgraded for 2021, the new Ford F-150 is tougher than it's ever been, and it's ready to handle your hardest jobs. But how does this Ford pickup truck stack up against other power players, like the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500? Today, we’re comparing these two pickups at Mac Haik Ford to show you which model passes every test.

Performance

When it comes to performance, the 2021 Ford F-150 is a frontrunner in its segment. It has several powerful engine options, so you can customize exactly how much power you need. Maximum power gives you an impressive 400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque, while the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 falls short with just 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque.

Efficiency

For the first time ever, Ford created a new version of the Ford F-150 called the Ford F-150 PowerBoost hybrid. This hybrid version delivers better efficiency than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Plus, the PowerBoost hybrid engine in the Ford F-150 also delivers a whopping 430 horsepower and 570 lb-ft of torque. That’s right—better efficiency and even more power!

Capability

The premium performance in the Ford F-150 translates to exceptional capability. In fact, the full-size Ford pickup delivers best-in-class towing and payload capacity. Overall, it boasts an impressive available 14,000-pound towing capacity and a 3,325-pound payload capacity. By comparison, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tops out with a 13,300-pound towing capacity and a 2,280-pound payload capacity. Don’t just take our word for it. Stop into Mac Haik Ford today and take a test drive in the new Ford F-150. Our Ford dealers near Austin, TX want to help you find the best model to fit your lifestyle, and we believe the Ford F-150 is a top contender. We guarantee you won’t want your first ride to be your last!
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