2019 Ford F-150 vs 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | What's the Difference?

Differences Between 2019 Ford F-150 & 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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The Ford F-150 has been at or near the top of the mid-size pickup sales charts for a very long time, and the reasons for this are pretty obvious to anyone who has ever driven this model. A great choice of engines, lots of standard features even on the lower-level trims, and a rugged, durable build make the F-150 a worthy investment. The 2019 models have undergone very little in the way of upgrading, but that's just fine.

The biggest domestic challenger to the F-150 is the Chevrolet Silverado. This model comes packed with features and can be customized to fit the buyer's personal taste. However, even with the ability to build a 2019 Silverado basically from scratch, it does fall a bit short of the 2019 F-150, especially in the powertrain choice and in-cabin amenities departments. Below, the two models are compared in more detail.

Powertrain Options

Buyers can select from six different engines on a new 2019 Ford F-150. The base 3.3L V6 is rated at 290 horsepower and is paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. It's the standard engine on the XL and XLT versions. The Lariat comes with a turbocharged 2.7L V6 that produces 325 horsepower. The 5.0L V8 is standard on the King Ranch trim. This engine produces a total of 395 horsepower. The turbocharged 3.5L V6 is available in two different power grades, offering 375 and 470 horsepower, respectively. There's also a new turbocharged diesel 3.0L engine rated at 250 horsepower, and this engine will appeal to the buyer looking for the best fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet Silverado can be purchased with the choice of four different engines. However, the 5.3L V8 makes only 355 horsepower, falling somewhat short of the standard V8 available on the F-150. Also, the F-150 comes with a standard 10-speed automatic transmission on all but the base trim, something that the Silverado doesn't offer except when the 6.2L V8 is chosen.

Standard Features

The base F-150 XL trim is anything but bare-bones. It's available in all three cab styles, and standard features include steel wheels, automatic high beam headlights, a trailer sway control, a split front bench seat, a driver information display, an infotainment and media display screen, and on the extended cab versions, a 60/40-split folding rear seat and two additional speakers. The base XL also comes with several driver aids as standard. These include a rearview camera and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. Just one step up is the XLT trim. This model adds on the 101A package that includes full power accessories and the Sync voice control system. Additional standard features include rear privacy glass, carpeting, and an 8-inch screen display with the famous Sync 3 system. The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado base trim comes with a nice 7-inch screen display and Bluetooth, but otherwise it doesn't match the amenities list of the base trim F-150. Also, the Safety Package deal must be included on any trim in order to get the driver assist and safety systems suite.

Utility

For those needing all the torque they can possibly get, the best F-150 choice is the turbocharged 3.5L V6. The Raptor version gets this engine, and its torque rating is 510 lb-ft. This is also the best off-road choice among the various trims. The storage options both inside and out make the F-150 a great choice as well. The 2019 Silverado can't match the total storage capacity of the pockets and cubbies found on the F-150. The models rank similarly in terms of towing capacity, but the F-150 offers a better choice of engines to begin with, making it easy for the buyer to determine a good tow capacity range.

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Check out the new 2019 Ford F-150 models today at Mountain View Ford. Be sure to call ahead to inquire about current inventory and to schedule a test drive of the trim of your choice. If you're familiar with the late-model Silverado trims but haven't inspected the F-150 lately, you're in for a pleasant surprise.