The Chevy Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150 are the most powerful and popular trucks on sale today. Both have a history of being reliable workhorses for any job. When deciding on one, it all comes down to numbers, preferred features, and how you intend to use your truck day-to-day. Look below for a list of new and classic aspects that Chevrolet has incorporated in the Silverado model to get a better understanding of how it compares to Ford.
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 VS FORD F-150
HIGHEST SAFETY RATING
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the first ever pickup truck to receive a perfect 5 star rating for overall vehicle score safety. Reinforced steel roof and door beams along with more responsive steering and braking, six standard airbags with 360-degree sensors, lane departure warnings, forward collision alert, child seat anchors, and rear view camera make the Silverado the safest truck on the market.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
The new Silverado is the most tech-heavy pickup to ever exist. It's the first pickup truck to offer built in 4G LTE Wi-Fi and smartphones can easily be paired with Bluetooth and USB. OnStar RemoteLink let's you lock and unlock your Silverado from your mobile device and with speech commands via MyLink you can access hands-free calling and texting, music, and navigation. Just press a button on the steering wheel and speak. You don't have to memorize specific voice commands and MyLink recognizes various dialects. A digital touch-screen display and minimal analog controls are included.
LUXURY & COMFORT
When it comes to spaciousness and a design that pleases the eye, Chevy's Silverado has the Ford-F150 beat. There is four cubic feet more space in Chevy's cab and customers are amazed at the whisper-quiet ride that is provided even at highway speeds. The refined interior is built with upscale materials and a sleek look. The base trim comes standard with vinyl seats, while upper trims come with either cloth or leather upholstery. Heated, ventilated, and power-adjustable front seats, as well as a heated steering wheel are also optional.
MODERN VERSATILITY
Chevy engineers kept the worker and family in mind with the new design. The Silverado has a perfect balance of on-the-job and everyday capabilities. There are new exterior features like an easy to lift and lower tailgate paired with a rear bumper corner step, buttons and dials have been kept to a minimum, and controls are logically placed and easy to operate with work gloves on. When not hauling and towing gear, the truck doubles as a great family vehicle. The roomy cab, full seats, and amenities will keep everyone comfortable and entertained. The front and back parking assist, responsive brakes, and nimble handling make it perfect for city driving.Â
REVIEWS
"A wide range of body styles, an impressive interior and a lineup of powerful and fuel-efficient engines make the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado a top pick in the full-size pickup class."
---Edmunds Expert Reviews
"If you don't already like the 2015 Silverado for the mere fact that it's a Chevy, this pickup makes a compelling case for itself with a sophisticated yet intuitive infotainment system, refined interior and an available V8 engine with class-leading power output."
---Kelley Blue Book
"In a pickup market gone fancy, the Silverado sticks to its basic-truck recipe. The steering is accurate, and the Silverado handles more like a big car than a big truck."
---CarAndDriver.com
CONCLUSION
 Not only does the Chevy Silverado 1500 offer versatility on the road and job, it is in a league of its own. Being the first truck with a 5-star safety rating, first to be Wi-Fi accessible, and a whole new approach to comfort and functionality, Chevy is raising the bar higher than it's ever been. With such a wide variety of features and abilities all while having the lowest total cost of ownership of any full-size pickup, The Silverado comes out the clear victor over Ford's F-150 as the safest, most practical pickup truck to date.