With so much in common, choosing between the 2025 Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado 1500 can be overwhelming. Which of these full-size, light-duty trucks delivers the best combination of power, capability, and comfort? Our comparison guide takes a closer look at these popular pickups.
Key Takeaways
- These trucks are competitive, but the Silverado starts at the absolute lowest price!
- With five available engines, the F-150 is the most versatile option, letting you configure your performance for enhanced work or play!
- When it comes to best-in-class towing capabilities, the F-150 continues to reign supreme.
- Choose the F-150 to combine exclusive technology and premium luxury features.
Lowest MSRP: 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500
Are you asking yourself, “What should I know before choosing the F-150 or Silverado?” Price can be a good place to start. These trucks are highly competitive, especially when it comes to pricing. But the 2025 Silverado 1500 (from $37,000*) starts at the best possible price, saving you a little money compared to the 2025 F-150 (from $38,810*).
*Prices as of 5/10/25.
Powertrain Options: 2025 Ford F-150
With a couple of extra engine options, the F-150 is the most versatile option. Whether you want to build a truck that can tow best-in-class loads (more on this below) or race up the Silver Lake sand dunes, the F-150 has an engine for you. In addition to its workhorse options (the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 and 5.0-liter V8) and off-road-ready engines (including a 720-horsepower supercharged V8), the F-150 PowerBoost hybrid engine combines outstanding power with impressive fuel economy!
2025 Ford F-150 Engine Options
- 2.7L turbocharged V6 (325 hp, 400 lb-ft)
- 5.0L V8 (400 hp, 410 lb-ft)
- 3.5L turbo V6 (400 hp, 500 lb-ft)
- 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6 (430 hp, 570 lb-ft)
- Raptor-exclusive 3.5L turbo V6 (450 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- Raptor R-exclusive 5.2L supercharged V8 (720 hp, 640 lb-ft)
- 10-speaker automatic transmission
- XL: Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
- XLT and up: Four-wheel drive
By comparison, the Silverado 1500 is a little more focused on work than play. It offers two powerful V8 engines to help you tackle big jobs. And its turbodiesel I6 delivers both impressive power and fuel economy. While its not as strong as Ford’s PowerBoost hybrid, this turbodiesel engine provides better mileage, earning up to 26 mpg combined (23 city/29 highway). We just wish the Silverado 1500 offered a few high-powered options to compete with the F-150 Raptor engines!
2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine Options
- Turbo 2.7L four-cylinder engine (310 hp, 430 lb-ft)
- 5.3L V8 (355 hp, 383 lb-ft)
- 6.2L V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft)
- 3.0L turbodiesel six-cylinder engine (305 hp, 495 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
Best Tow Rating: 2025 Ford F-150
As usual, the F-150 tows and hauls best-in-class loads! Depending on body style and equipment, Ford’s bestselling truck tows a trailer weighing up to 13,500 pounds. That makes it the best choice for anyone with an especially big boat or camper! Payloads max out at 2,440.
When it comes to these particular truck capabilities, the Silverado 1500 is the F-150’s closest competitor. Properly equipped, Chevy’s popular truck tows up to 13,300 pounds or hauls up to 2,280 pounds.
Modern Amenities: 2025 Ford F-150
Both trucks offer cutting-edge technology and upscale accommodations. However, the F-150 takes the lead here, thanks to its innovative tech lineup. Exclusive items — including the Pro Power Onboard generator, Pro Trailer Backup system, and Trail Control — come in handy both on the job and your weekend getaways. If you do a lot of your work on the fly, you’ll appreciate the F-150’s available Tailgate Work Surface (where you can measure and cut materials) and Interior Work Space (where you can setup your laptop).
Then again, these all-American trucks have plenty of features in common. For starters, both the F-150 and Silverado 1500 come standard with smartphone-friendly infotainment technology. And both help you navigate busy Michigan highways with safety aids like lane-keeping assistance. And higher trim models treat you to winter-friendly comforts like heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control. You can even add luxury features, like leather seating and premium audio, to either truck.
Choose the Best-in-Class Option
For Owosso drivers, the 2025 Ford F-150 is the ultimate light-duty truck. Not only does it move best-in-class loads, but it offers utility features you can’t get anywhere else! Don’t settle for anything less; visit us at Lunghamer Ford to test-drive Michigan’s favorite pickup truck.