2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2019 Ford F-150

Comparing the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2019 Ford F-150 is a question on the minds of many pickup buyers. Find out how the Silverado excels in the following areas:

• More cargo box volume
• More base trim towing capability
• More base trim torque

These advantages are key if you’re looking for a work truck that can haul construction materials, and they also make the truck more versatile for weekend warriors. Learn more at Beaver Chevrolet.

Truck Bed Dimensions

For 2019, the Chevy Silverado 1500 truck bed dimensions come in three different sizes: A 5.75 ft. short box, 6.6 ft. standard box, and an 8 ft. long bed. Each one has been engineered to maximize space, allowing the Silverado the achieve best-in-class status:

• Best-in-Class Cargo Box Volume
• Best-in-Class Bed Length for Short and Standard Box
• Best-in-Class Bed Width

While the new Ford F-150 performs admirably, having less room in the box can limit the amount of goods you can carry.

Both the Silverado 1500 and the Ford F-150 come equipped with standard V6 engines, but the Silverado’s 4.3L V6 produces more torque than the F-150’s smaller 3.3L V6. It reaches 305 lb-ft of torque, more than the F-150’s 265 lb-ft of torque. That contributes to better base trim towing specs:

• 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 Work Truck 4×2 Regular Cab with 8 ft. Box – 7,900 lbs
• 2019 Ford F-150 XL 4×2 Regular Cab Styleside with 6.5 ft. Box – 5,000 lbs

If you’re planning to tow a boat to a lake near Ponte Vedra, that extra 2,900 lbs of Chevy Silverado towing capacity will come in handy.