2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ford F-150

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Ford F-150
2021 Chevy Silverado 1500

vs.

2021 Ford F-150
$29,300

MSRP

$29,290
8 trims/34 configurations

Models

6 trims/42 configurations
13,300 pounds (with EcoTec3 engine)

Towing Capacity

13,100 pounds (with EcoBoost® V6 engine)
2 to 6

Passenger Capacity

3 to 6
Yes

Teen Driver Technology

No

If you’re in the Suffolk market for your next full-size pickup truck, you’ll want to start your search by comparing the 2021 Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado. As you compare the Chevy vs. Ford, you’ll notice both models pack a powerful punch when it comes to towing capacities and features. However, the Chevy Silverado offers more when it comes to power, towing capacities, and much more. Compare the Silverado 1500 vs. F-150, then check out our vehicle exchange program.

 

 

Silverado 1500 vs. F-150: Performance Specs and Engines

When you’re shopping around the Chesapeake area, you’ll want to compare the power between the Chevy vs. Ford pickup trucks. Each one offers a variety of engine choices, compare the Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado configuration options:

Chevy Silverado 1500 Engines

  • Standard 285-hp 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 with Active Fuel Management™ (gas)
  • 277-hp 3.0L Duramax 3.0L I-6 (diesel)
  • 310-hp 2.7L I-4 (gas)
  • 355-hp 5.3L V-8 (gas) with Active Fuel Management™
  • 355-hp 5.3L V-8 (gas) with Dynamic Fuel Management™
  • 420-hp 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 with Dynamic Fuel Management™ (gas)

Ford F-150 Engines

  • Standard 290-hp 3.3L TI-VCT V6
  • 400-hp 3.5L EcoBoost® V-6 (gas)
  • 250-hp 3.0L Power Stroke® (diesel)
  • 430-hp PowerBoost® V6 (full hybrid)
  • 325-hp 2.7L Turbocharged EcoBoost® (gas)
  • 400-hp 5.0L V-8 (gas)

Silverado 1500 vs. F-150: Towing Capacities

When you haul throughout Virginia Beach, you need a reliable vehicle to make sure you and your cargo arrive at your destination safely. Equipped with the extremely powerful EcoBoost® V6 in the F-150 and the EcoTec3 in the Silverado, both can tow between 13,100 and 13,300 pounds.

  • Standard Trailering Package: This package includes a 2-inch receiver and a hitch platform, an automatic locking rear differential, a 4-pin connector, and a 7-wire harness with a 7-way sealed connector, making towing easier.
  • Available Max Trailering Package: This package increases convenience with the revised shock tuning, upgraded rear springs, and more.
  • Available Towing Mirrors: Available towing mirrors can help you better navigate the roads and rough terrains through Norfolk.

Purchase a 2021 Chevy Silverado at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk!

Now that you’ve compared the Chevy vs. Ford pickup truck models, contact us once you’re ready to apply for financing! We’ll help you take home a capable new truck for a price that gives you confidence. Be sure to check out our ongoing new Chevy specials for a chance to save! Shopping for a new truck in 2022? Compare the 2022 Silverado LTD vs. 2021 Silverado to understand their differences and make a confident decision.

 

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*Offer includes all dealer discounts and OEM incentives. Offer does not include tax, tag, title, fees, and other dealer installed options. Discount varies by model and stock number. Example stock #T01333. See dealer for details. Take retail delivery by 7/7/26. **0% APR for 60 months. Monthly payment is $16.67 for every $1,000 you finance. Example down payment: 7.6%. Must finance with GM Financial. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 7/7/26. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between June 2, 2026 and July 31, 2026, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Excludes Hendrick Performance vehicles. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 75 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by July 31, 2026. See dealer for complete down payment and interest rate options and details. Financing available to qualified buyers. Some exclusions apply. See dealer for complete details.

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