Compare 2016 Chevy Silverado Vs Ford F-150

2016 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2016 Ford F-150

Serving Lancaster SC, Fort Mill SC, and Charlotte NC. For several decades, the Ford F-150 has established its reputation as the quintessential full-size pickup truck. Introduced almost immediately after World War II ended, the F-Series from which it sprang became popular over the years for its several attributes: versatility, spaciousness, power, and off-road performance. These days, though, the pickup truck segment is so competitive, with several more entries than in years past. Among the recent ones is the Chevy Silverado, which first appeared in 1998. Although a newbie compared to the F-150, the Silverado has steadily made an impression from a quality standpoint. And for the 2016 model year, close to the mid-point of its third production cycle, Chevy's pickup truck has the edge over its counterpart from Ford in three areas.

Performance

First, there's the level of performance. Automotive writers note the considerable amount of power from the 2016 Silverado's top-level engine, which is named the L86 EcoTec. As a huge, 6.2-liter V8, the engine delivers 420 horsepower at 5,600 RPM and 460 lbs-ft of torque at 4,100 RPM. Thus, the L86 engine is primed for great acceleration, as well as towing capacity that peaks at 12,000 lbs., which is better than what any other full-size pickup truck offers--including the 2016 F-150. Speaking of which, the most powerful engine on Ford's truck is a 5.0-liter V8 that provides 385 horsepower and 387 lb-ft of torque.

Reliability and Dependability

Plus, the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado edges out the 2016 Ford F-150 in terms of reliability. J.D. Power, which is renowned among automotive industry experts for conducting surveys of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction, conducts what is known as the Initial Quality Study (IQS). An industry benchmark for measuring new-car quality, the IQS uses reported issues and customer feedback during the first 90 days of ownership to estimate reliability in the long run. Based on IQS results, the 2016 Silverado is given a Power Circle rating of 4 out of a possible 5. That puts the Silverado at a "Better than Most" tier among full-size pickup trucks. By comparison, the 2016 F-150 has a 3.5-out-of-5 Power Circle rating: not bad, but not as good as its Chevy counterpart. Reliability and Dependability

Features and Interior

Lastly, based on ratings and reviews, automotive writers point out the quietness of the Silverado's cabin as one of the truck's main attributes. This is credited to the triple-seal inlaid doors, aerodynamic windshield, and tuned exhaust system. Such design and construction mutes speed or highway noise caused by the rushing wind, and the hushed feel gives a higher level of comfortability to the truck's occupants. More comfort comes from the dual-resilient foam used to make the seats, and you have the choice of adding leather seat surfaces and heating and cooling capacity at the front. The F-150, on the other hand, does not receive quite the amount of attention to the quietness (or lack thereof) in its cabin. Indeed, in a general sense, writers remark that other full-size pickup trucks provide more upscale interiors.

To see for yourself why the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado is a better deal than the 2016 Ford F-150, give us a call today at the Lancaster Motor Company in South Carolina. One of our highly professional sales team members will be more than happy to help you with scheduling a test drive, guiding you through our present specials, and getting you into the Silverado of your exact specifications.