2025 Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500

You're looking at two heavyweight champions in the pickup ring. The 2025 Ford F-150 and the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 both pack a serious punch in the full-size truck category, and they're battling hard for your attention here in Albuquerque. At Chalmers Ford, we'll explain everything that matters in the 2025 Ford F-150 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comparison so you can acquire the truck that matches your lifestyle and budget.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance Comparison

There are six Ford F-150 engine options offering a variety of performance levels. The range opens with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6, which gives you 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque. A choice of three 3.5-liter engines follows: the EcoBoost V-6 (400 horsepower; 500 lb-ft of torque), the PowerBoost Full Hybrid V-6 (430 horsepower, 450 lb-ft of torque), and the High Output EcoBoost V-6 (450 horsepower, 510 lb-ft of torque).

Topping off Ford's selection are two much larger engines. The 5.0-liter V-8 delivers 400 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque, but for serious power, you'll need the 5.2-liter supercharged V-8. This produces a massive 720 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque. All engines pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Chevrolet keeps things simpler, offering a choice of four engines in the Silverado 1500. The 2.7-liter turbo four-cylinder engine makes 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. The 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel has a lower horsepower rating of 305 but delivers 495 lb-ft of torque. With the 5.3-liter V-8, you'll get 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, while the range-topping 6.2-liter V-8 gives you 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Depending on your engine choice, you'll get an eight- or 10-speed automatic transmission.

The F-150's 2.7-liter engine achieves 20 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 22 mpg combined. In its 2.7-liter engine option, the Silverado 1500 manages 18 mpg city/21 mpg highway/19 mpg combined. The F-150 with the 3.5-liter PowerBoost engine achieves 22 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined. Choose the Silverado 1500 with the 3.0-liter diesel engine, and you'll get 23 mpg city/29 mpg highway. Here in New Mexico, where you might hit elevation and long stretches of highway, these differences matter for your daily driving and weekend trips.

Towing, Payload, and Utility Features

The F-150 narrowly wins the towing contest — 13,500 pounds maximum against the Silverado 1500's 13,300 pounds. The Ford vehicle also offers greater payload capacity: 2,440 pounds in the bed, with the Chevrolet topping out at 2,260 pounds. Whether you're carrying tools, materials, or camping gear, the F-150 gives you a little more flexibility.

Chevrolet fights back with bed space. The Silverado 1500's maximum cargo volume is 89.1 cubic feet compared to the F-150's 77.4 cubic feet. You get room for bulkier items in the Chevrolet, as long as they don't weigh too much. Ford boasts its Pro Power Onboard generator system, which offers ratings from 2.0 kW to 7.2 kW with up to six outlets. It's perfect for jobsites or camping. Chevrolet's Multi-Flex tailgate is clever too, with 12 tie-downs and a step that holds 375 pounds.

Not forgetting the F-150 Lightning, it hauls 7,700 pounds with the extended range battery and 10,000 pounds with the available Max Trailer Tow Package. That's serious capability from an all-electric truck. Whether you're hauling boats to Cochiti Lake or equipment around Albuquerque jobsites, these utility features significantly improve your truck's capabilities.

Interior, Comfort, and Technological Advancements

The Silverado 1500 gives you and your front companions a bit more headroom, but the F-150 better serves those in the back. Chevrolet's contender has 43 inches up front and 40.1 inches in the back, while the Ford offers 40.8 inches in the front and 40.4 inches for your rear passengers.

Legroom tells a similar story. The Silverado 1500 offers 44.5 inches in the front and 43.4 inches in the rear, while the F-150 provides 43.9 inches for its front occupants and 43.6 inches for those in the back. These differences aren't huge, but the F-150 boasts better materials, and its seat design provides more comfort during long drives.

Technology is where the Ford pulls ahead. Every F-150 gets a 12-inch SYNC 4 touch screen and a 12-inch digital dash. A Wi-Fi hot spot that can connect up to 10 devices within a 50-foot radius also comes standard. The Silverado 1500's lower trims offer a tiny 7-inch screen, with the 13.4-inch display appearing on the LT and above. But Chevrolet's camera system is impressive. It gives 14 different views, including four just for hitching trailers — genuinely helpful when you're backing up to a boat or trailer.

Safety reveals different approaches. Ford bundles everything into Co-Pilot360 as standard: collision avoidance, blind-spot monitoring, auto high beams, and more. BlueCruise hands-free driving comes standard on the F-150's top trims. Chevrolet has similar features but packages them differently. Its Super Cruise system, which in the Silverado 1500 is available only on the High Country trim, is excellent for highway driving.

Industry Rankings, Sales Figures, and the Final Choice

Both trucks are solid choices, but the F-150 has the edge where it counts most. The better towing and payload capabilities, impressive standard technology, and higher ratings all add up. The SYNC 4 system works better day-to-day, and the interior feels more comfortable. Kelley Blue Book's #1 ranking in the full-size truck category isn't just for show; the industry seems to prefer the F-150 overall.

Purchase a Ford F-150, and your wallet will thank you later. The vehicles hold their value better, keeping 67.22% after one year and 46.47% after five years. Kelley Blue Book consistently shows Ford beating Chevrolet on resale values. Although the truck market is highly competitive, with the F-150 and the Silverado 1500 selling well nationwide, Ford's market leadership isn't an accident. The Ford F-150's many attributes and advantages make it the clear winner over the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Discover Your Perfect Truck at Chalmers Ford

Whether you need a work truck for the jobsite, something to haul your toys to the mountains, or just a solid daily vehicle for the family, the 2025 F-150 delivers what you need. At our Rio Rancho Chalmers Ford dealership, our knowledgeable team will answer your questions, including any about financing and the 2025 Ford F-150 price structure and trim levels. Contact us today to schedule a test-drive. We'll help you discover which configuration works best for your lifestyle so you can drive away in your dream Ford F-150.