When it comes to heavy-duty trucks we only have a handful of them from Ford, GMC, Chevy, and RAM. But if you pick the entry-level trucks out there, the list is much longer with the likes of Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan joining in.

But in the entry-level trucking segment, the likes of the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and RAM 1500 are the more popular ones. These are automakers who have been building trucks that America loves for a long time now and people love it! But the most intense face-off, as in all other body styles, is the Ford Vs Chevy one.

Among trucks, the F-150 and Silverado 1500 are very closely knitted and put up an interesting fight. Be it performance, towing capabilities, comfort, or technology; these two 'light' pick-up trucks go neck-on-neck. We compare the crucial aspects of these popular trucks and give you a closure on which brawn to go for.

2021 Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 put up a very tight-knitted fight. We try and pick the superior one.

Ford F-150 Vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Pricing And Trims

The 2021 Ford F-150 is offered in 6 trim levels - XL, XLT, Lariat, King, Ranch, Platinum, and Limited. Pricing starts from $29,290 for the base XL trim in regular cab and tops out at $73,105 for the Limited 4X4 trim. As it should be with all trucks, the F-150 comes in a plethora of options ranging from RWD to 4WD; gasoline to diesel to now hybrid, and even the performance-oriented Raptor as well.

The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 is actually narrowed down in terms of powertrain options as it is yet to get a hybrid variant. But in terms of trim levels, Chevy takes the podium. Offered in an incredible 8 trims - LT, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, RST, Country, Work Truck, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss; the 2021 Silverado 1500 starts with an MSRP of $30,995 and goes all the way up to $61,590 spanning over various powertrains and configurations. Ford has more variety but Chevy takes the lead in the count!

Ford F-150 Vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Engine And Performance

The 2021 Ford F-150 is offered in 6 engine options that include - a 290 HP 3.3-liter V6, a 400 HP 5.0-liter V8, a 325 HP twin-turbocharged 4.5-liter V6, a 250 HP 3.0-liter V6 diesel, a 400 HP 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, and the newest 430 HP hybrid 4.5-liter twin-turbo V6. No matter the engine, you get a 10-Speed automatic coupled to either RWD or 4WD configuration.

As for the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500, you get to choose between 5 engines - a 310 HP 2.7-liter turbocharged Inline-4, a 285 HP 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V6, a 260 HP 3.0-liter Duramax V6 diesel, a 355 HP 5.2-liter V8, and a 420 HP 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8. Chevy has varying transmission options as well - a 6-speed auto, an 8-speed auto, and a 10-speed auto. It is clearly Ford that wins here with its more widely spread powertrain options.

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Ford F-150 Vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Towing And Payload

The 2021 Ford F-150 has a wider towing capacity range that ranges from up to 8,200 pounds for the 3.3-liter V6 all the way to up to 12,700 pounds for the 3.5-liter hybrid V6. As for the payload, the 2021 F-150 can carry up to 2,900 pounds in the Supercrew; up to 3,010 pounds in the Supercab; and up to 3,325 pounds with Regular Cab.

In the 2021 Chevy Silverado, the towing capacity is narrowed down a bit - from up to 9,600 pounds for the 2.7-liter turbo inline-4, all the way up to 13,300 pounds for the most powerful 6.2-liter V8 motor. As for the payload capacity- the Chevy can haul up to 2,180 pounds with the Crew and Double Cab; and a higher 2,280 pounds with the Regular Cab.

Ford F-150 Vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Interior

In terms of fit and finish, and quality of materials used; the comparison is mixed. While Ford might have the upper hand with a nicer interior layout, Chevy wins with more cabin and cargo capacity. Ford will surely appeal to people who are inclined towards a more modern layout layered with more technology and features. While Chevy does provide a flexible layout, it doesn't pack enough smartness to topple Ford.

Ford has the upper hand talking about smartness as even the base trim comes with Ford's impressive SYNC4 interface on an 8-inch screen. It also includes 4 USB ports, and higher trims also get a bigger 12-inch touchscreen unit. As for the Chevy; you get a base 7-inch touchscreen that can grow up to an 8-inch unit. Onboard software is a bit dull, and it lacks the versatility that Ford puts forth with the F-150.

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Ford F-150 Vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Design And Safety

Both these trucks are quite similar when it comes to brawn and road presence. Both have a distinctive design package that instantly helps them to be recognizable on the roads. Chevy looks bigger because of its slightly wider stance, but Ford has the better fit and finish. Chevy flaunts a very subtle look on the rear end, why Ford has slapped on a very large chrome insert.

Ford comes packed with the wholesome Co-Pilot 360 suite that packs a lot of active safety features including Pedestrian Detection, Automatic Emergency Braking, and available automatic high-beams among many. As for the Chevy; things are a bit brim as even the basic driving assistance features come in as optional extras.

Which Is The Better Truck?

Despite being a tight-knitted face-off; it doesn't take much digging to tell that it is the Ford that prevails. More engine options, a plusher interior, superior technology features, and a more tamable layout make the 2021 Ford F-150 the better truck here.

Sources: Media.ford.com, Media.chevrolet.com, Motortrend.com, Caranddriver.com