Which full-size truck will give you the most power and the best performance, the 2024 Ford F-150 or the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500? Let’s take a side-by-side look at these popular American pickups to see which one comes out on top!
Key Takeaways
- For maximum horsepower, you need the 2024 Ford F-150.
- The F-150 also offers best-in-class capabilities, with a max tow rating of 13,500 pounds.
- With features like the Pro-Power Onboard generator and Zone Lighting, the F-150 offers innovative ways to help you get through your workday.
- Both trucks are big on options, with multiple body styles, trim models, and upscale options available!
Not only does the F-150 supply more overall power, but it also lets you choose from six engine options. Powertrain availability varies according to trim model, with the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor R offering the most powerful option of them all, the 700-horsepower supercharged V8. To maximize towing capabilities, check out the torque-heavy 3.5-liter turbocharged V6, which is widely available across the F-150 lineup.
The 2024 F-150 engine options increase your potential for power:
- Turbocharged 2.7L V6 (325 horsepower, 400 lb-ft)
- 5.0L V8 (400 hp, 410 lb-ft)
- Turbo 3.5L V6 (400 hp, 500 lb-ft)
- Raptor-specific turbo 3.5L V6 (450 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- Raptor R-specific supercharged 5.2L V8 (700 hp, 640 lb-ft)
- PowerBoost hybrid powertrain (430 hp, 570 lb-ft)
Of course, the Silverado 1500 was also built to deliver impressive power. Although this truck doesn’t offer a supercharged V8, its 6.2-liter V8 engine will help you tackle big payloads or tow major weight. Like the F-150, which offers a hybrid powertrain to combine major muscle with modern fuel economy, the Silverado 1500 offers a turbodiesel engine that’s big on both torque and fuel economy.
Here’s a closer look at the Silverado 1500’s four engine options:
- Turbocharged 2.7L four-cylinder engine (310 horsepower, 430 pound-feet of torque)
- 5.3L V8 (355 hp, 383 lb-ft)
- 6.2L V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft)
- Turbo 3.0L six-cylinder diesel engine (305 hp, 495 lb-ft)
Towing & Hauling Capabilities: 2024 Ford F-150
When it comes to towing and hauling, there’s no full-size truck that can out-perform the 2024 Ford F-150, and that includes the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500! Properly equipped, Ford’s best selling truck can tow best-in-class loads of up to 13,500 pounds. Payloads also reach best-in-class figures of up to 2,445 pounds.
We should note, however, that the Silverado 1500 is extremely competitive. Sure, it may force you to make extra trips in some situations, but it’s still pretty capable on its own. Depending on body style and equipment, the Silverado 1500 can tow up to 13,000 pounds and haul payloads of up to 2,260 pounds.
Innovative Features: 2024 Ford F-150
Ford’s innovative tech features can improve both your workday and weekend excursions. For instance, the Pro-Power Onboard station transforms your truck into a generator, so you can fire up power tools on the job or recharge your e-bike at the trail. We’re also big fans of the unique Pro Power Backup Assist system, which helps you steer a trailer in the desired direction. For 2024, the F-150’s hands-free driving system, BlueCruise, is now widely available throughout the trim lineup, starting with the mid-grade XLT and up.
On the other hand, the Silverado 1500 has a lot in common with the F-150. Chevy’s full-size truck also offers hands-free driving technology, called Super Cruise, though it’s currently only available on the top-trim High Country.
And both trucks come standard with touchscreen infotainment systems and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity. You can upgrade either truck with remote ignition or premium sound systems. And you’ll also see that the usual safety aids, such as blind-spot monitoring and forward collision mitigation, are available for both the F-150 and Silverado 1500!
Body Styles & Interior Comfort: It’s a Tie!
The 2024 Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado 1500 are both available with your choice of three cabins (regular, extended, and crew) and bed sizes (short, standard, and long). Whether you want to maximize passenger space (with up to five seats) or enjoy extra bed space, both trucks let you configure the perfect truck for your needs.
The F-150 offers six main trim models (XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, Platinum, and King Ranch), plus three off-road-ready options (Tremor, Raptor, and Raptor R). The Silverado 1500 is available in nine trim levels (Work Truck, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, ZR2, LTZ, and High Country). Whether you want a basic work truck, luxury model, or off-road warrior, both trucks deliver plenty of options!
The Best Full-Size Truck
Both of these American trucks have well-earned reputations for rugged performance. However, if you’re looking for the strongest, most innovative option, that’s the 2024 Ford F-150!