There are a plethora of pickup truck choices out there whether you're looking for a medium-sized light duty or a full-sized workhorse. Among these trucks, only a select few can rule the roost as top truck, namely Ford or Chevy. But which one edges out the other?

Is Ford the fearless off-road leader or is Chevy the king of dirt trails? Which truck is a better utility vehicle for on the job workloads? Let's take a look at what Chevy in specific has to offer over the blue oval. Here's a list of 15 reasons why you should ditch the Ford and cling to a Chevy!

15 Best In Class Tech

Unlike the Ford pickup trucks, Chevy has the lead in offering advanced in-cabin tech not otherwise available in its rivals. Chevy calls it "Chevy My Link" and it seamlessly connects your smartphone to the dashboard's touch screen allowing you to access music, texts, calls and so much more!

14 Safety

Chevy has the highest NHTSA rating available on its pickup lineup according to GM. This has obvious value to the driver but also helps potential passengers as well. This makes the crew cab 4 door pickups especially appealing to those with special cargo, aka children!

13 Best Value

Chevy pickups hold their value like a child holds her doll. They maintain their respective values year after year. This can make buying one easy on the wallet since you can justify buying one knowing you can get a reasonable sum back if you sell it down the road.

12 Versatile

While Chevy pickups are often thought of as work companions in the field, they are also great all-around vehicles. Whether its toy hauling or kid hauling, there are a variety of options. You have a 2 door or crew cab that makes owning one easy put to work at home or at the job sight. It's a win-win either way.

11 Performance

Chevy is known for its strong engines and efficiency. They produce ample horsepower and torque while being gentle on the gas tank. For being large v6/v8's, they have a great mpg rating and are only getting better.

10 Multiple Trim Levels

If having options is your thing, then Chevy is your truck! Chevy offers a wide assortment of trim levels from the base LT to the better equipped LTZ, you can always find what you are looking for! Plus, Chevy offers many popular features standard! (Chevy.com)

9 Green Achievements

While Chevy is not currently offering an electric pick up, they have demonstrated their commitment to the environment. Whether it is during production using renewable energy or driving on the road with best in class mpg, Chevy is serious about being green.

8 Smooth Ride

As noted by an actual two-time Chevy owner, the Silverado, in particular, has a smooth and refined ride. While it's nice to know that the truck is fully functional as a workhorse, it's good to know that you can enjoy a gentle ride home. This truck, in particular, has a luxury car like refinement. Passengers will appreciate this on the way home.

7 Quiet Diesel

One of the great options you can get on a Chevy pickup is a diesel engine. Its power is unmatchable and torque is uncomparable! It is the very thing you need especially if you are towing a large load like a camper. Chevy's Duramax diesel is not only powerful but also very quiet unlike many other types of diesel in its class. The best of both worlds!

6 Nice Interior

Chevy trucks are not only a workhorse on the road but also offer comforts of home while driving too. Focused LED lighting and plush leather heated seats with matching stitching create an atmosphere of luxury and comfort almost like being at home!

5 Comfortable Seats

Having driven the Silverado many times you can't help but notice the comfortable seats that are both supportive and snug. Even on long trips you feel energized to keep going rather than anxious for a stretch break. Heated and cooled seats are an option that makes the trip anywhere worthwhile, especially in extreme temperatures. They really have a handle on making a utility vehicle seem more like a luxury car.

4 Great Leg Room

Not only does Chevy offer comfort for the long ride to grandma's house, but also ample legroom for the big and tall passengers too. You can easily stretch out and unwind in the front and back rows. That's a key difference from other trucks, many times there is limited space but not so with these trucks.

3 Ample Head Room

If you are big and tall you know how tough it can be to find a vehicle of any sort that has enough headroom. Engineered to fit real people, not crash test dummies Chevy trucks have you covered. There is plenty of room for your skull to sit atop your shoulders in complete comfort without being cramped.

2 Stylish

One of the main attributes people consider when making a vehicle purchase is appearance. The question is, how attractive is the truck?. Chevy wins in this category too. They have great styling and are appealing both on and off-road.

1 Good MPG

Usually, a pickup truck is not known for being fuel-efficient, but Chevy "picks up" the win in this category as well. Both its gas and diesel engines offer competitive mpg ratings. According to Edmunds.com, the 2019 Silverado gets a respectable 22 mpg combined. Not too shabby considering its a full-size pickup!

Sources:Edmunds.com, GMAuthority.com, Chevy.com, GM.com