Every driver knows a truck is not just a truck; it’s a workbench, an office, and a co-worker who was made to help you get the job done. That is why when it comes to the 2024 Ford F-150 vs 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 debate, the choice feels like a tough one. Both trucks have a reputation that says they are the best, they are the toughest, but let’s face it, there can only be one, right?
Pitting these two trucks in a bumper-to-bumper competition is what you’ll have to do to ensure your next truck has the power and performance you need for towing, hauling, and any other job you throw its way. A truck needs to be reliable, but it also needs to be a partner that can pull its own weight when you need it to.
The F-150 is America’s best-selling truck, yet the Silverado always vies for the top spot thanks to its fiercely loyal drivers. So, where does that leave you in the hunt for a new truck this year? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. We’ve looked closely at the all-new 2024 Ford F-150 and the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 to see how these two titans of the truck world stack up against each other.
The Engine Lineup For 2024
If you’re searching for a new truck, you need to know it’s capable of handling your biggest jobs, whether it’s on the job site or off-road. The engine and the performance it delivers are essential information for truck buyers. Since the Ford F-150 is America’s best-selling truck, let’s start by checking out its engine choices for the upcoming year.
Drivers will be interested to learn that the 2024 F-150 has a brand new standard engine in the form of a 2.7L EcoBoost Turbo V6 with 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. This means more efficiency and plenty of power. Still, it’s not just a great standard engine that Ford gives drivers, but the freedom of choice when it comes to a great selection of engines, including:
- 3.5L EcoBoost V6: 400 hp, 410 lb-ft torque
- 3.5L PowerBoost Turbo V6 HEV: 430 hp, 570 lb-ft torque
- 3.5L High Output EcoBoost V6: 450 hp, 510 lb-ft torque (Raptor model only)
- 5.0L V8: 400 hp, 410 lb-ft torque
- 5.2L Supercharged V8: 700 hp, 640 lb-ft torque (Raptor R model only)
That is a lot of choice and a whole lot of power. The all-new F-150 makes it easy for drivers to get their preferred performance level without compromise.
So, where does the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 fit in? How can it possibly rival the diverse F-150 selection? Well, it can’t, but it does try. While the engine selection for the 2024 Silverado 1500 isn’t as wide as the Ford’s (Four Chevy engine choices compared to Ford’s six), it still offers plenty of strength to make it a worthy competitor. For the upcoming model year, drivers get the choice of four Chevy engines.
- 2.7L TurboMax I-4: 310 hp, 430 lb-ft
- 5.3L EcoTec3 V8: 355 hp, 383 lb-ft
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8: 420 hp, 460 lb-ft
- Duramax 3.0L Turbo Diesel: 305 hp, 495 lb-ft
Best In Class For A Reason
Maybe you don’t care about a wide range of engine choices. You just want to make sure your truck can do its job and tow or haul when you need it to. So, what are the max towing and payloads these two new models have to offer?
The 2024 F-150 reigns supreme, offering a best-in-class tow rating of 13,500 lbs. This is compared to the 2024 Silverado 1500, which comes in just short of that at 13,300 lbs. That isn’t a huge difference, but it’s enough if you have a big job ahead of you. It also makes a difference if you add each truck’s max payload capacity: the F-150 is capable of 2,445 lbs while the Silverado 1500, again, comes up short at 2,260 lbs.
While these new full-size pickup trucks from Ford and Chevy are good-looking machines, each with their own rugged charm, for truck drivers, it’s about something other than looks. The F-150 is more than capable of your biggest jobs, while the Silverado 1500 is just a few steps behind. To ensure you get all the towing power you need, the F-150 ranks best-in-class for a reason.
Tailgates And Truck Beds: Form And Function
Besides your truck’s performance, you’ll want to ensure the bed is functional, delivering multiple uses to meet whatever challenges your day presents. Whether you find yourself in an open field more than your workplace, needing a spare surface on the fly, or looking for easier access to the cargo bed when loading and unloading gear, ensure you get the truck that meets your needs.
New for 2024, Ford has added a storage box in the bed as a standard feature, helping drivers store tools, cargo, or daily essentials. The Pro Access Tailgate 100-degree swinging gate provides easy access to the new storage box. The heavy-duty box includes a lock for increased security. If drivers decide not to opt for the Pro Power Onboard, they will receive an additional storage box in its place. Bed lighting adds to the F-150’s function, making it easy to load up before the sun rises or after it sets.
As for the tailgate itself, the simple swinging motion allows drivers to open the tailgate with the ease of a door if desired. The key fob allows the driver to easily open or close the tailgate with a quick button push. The newly designed tailgate can swing outwards or fold flat like a traditional gate, so you can use your truck however you need to. The F-150 is a well-thought-out machine, with many of its features designed to work with each other to increase the overall function of the new model. The Pro Access Tailgate was made to work with available bed features like dividers or a cover to increase the flexibility of the space.
The Chevy Silverado 1500 claims to have the most functional bed of any truck, including the F-150. We can’t say if that’s true or not, but we can say the great cargo volume combined with the Multi-Flex tailgate is impressive. The Silverado 1500 features an available power up/down tailgate as well, opening and closing with a button push, an extra convenience for drivers. The tailgate’s six different functions make it ideal for many different situations, ranging from the job site to the campsite. With several load stops and a gate work surface, the Chevy Silverado 1500 makes it easier to access your truck bed and haul materials. Thanks to the full-width step, loading and unloading cargo is far more accessible than before.
While the tailgate features of the 2024 Silverado 1500 are great, the F-150’s gate offers many of the same functions with more practical additions, like a fold-down work surface with rulers, a place to store pencils, or even a place to store your phone. The widened step cut out plus the increased bumper makes accessing the bed less straining. We also feel it worth mentioning that the 2024 F-150 is the only truck in its class with an available 100-degree integrated swing gate.
Towing And Trailer Tech
The last set of things we want to examine is the tech that makes the new trucks run. We won’t go deep into every piece of the infotainment system; we’re staying focused on function, mainly tech that was developed to make trailering safer for drivers like you.
Innovative trailering technology in the 2024 F-150 makes towing and hauling safer and easier than before. Tech systems like Pro Trailer Hitch use a rear camera and radar to make backing up and hooking up a little smoother. Pro Trailer Backup Assist also uses a camera to guide your trailer and assist you when backing up, controlled by a knob inside the cabin, making accessing the technology user-friendly and stress-free. The F-150 optionally has an available class-exclusive Smart Hitch to help reduce trailer sway and measure tongue weight. One last piece of tech we love is the available Onboard Scales that can give drivers weight estimates as they hook up— check out the weight either on your interior cabin screen or outside on the LED display taillights in real time!
The Silverado 1500 offers drivers some great features to ensure towing and hauling are safer and more accessible for them. Depending on your wish list, it’s possible to get a Silverado 1500 with up to 14 different camera views to make backing up and attaching your trailer quick and straightforward, not to mention the added Trailer Blind Side Alert, which means you can see anything that might otherwise be hidden from view. Optional trailer packages offer various features, such as increased camera views and wheel sizes for more robust performance and up to four hitch views, offering drivers a few extra sets of eyes when backing up. If you tow a large trailer, the advanced Transparent Trailer system allows drivers to ‘see through’ their trailer on their cabin screen to view all sides of their trailer when towing.
The Answer Is No Surprise
Let’s briefly look at all we learned about the new 2024 Ford and Chevy truck models to see which one you might want as your next driving companion. When it comes to engines, Ford beats Chevy not only when it comes to choices but also overall performance. The 2024 F-150 offers more max trailer and payload abilities than its Chevy counterpart. So, if performance is your deciding factor, it has to be Ford.
What about exterior features like the bed and tailgate? This one is a little close, but not by much. For 2024, the F-150 will be available with a newly designed swinging tailgate that increases the ease and function of using your truck’s bed. A new standard storage box makes staying organized simple. The Chevy truck bed is high-strength and clearly meant for hard work. It has an available 6-function Multi-Flex tailgate that, while impressive, offers several of the same features as the available Ford Pro Access Tailgate, such as a work surface, and the Chevy tailgate doesn’t have the 100-degree opening function the F-150 offers.
Regarding tech features, Ford is the clear winner. Sure, lots of camera angles are nice, but Ford offers an excellent standard view in combination with simple, ergonomic controls that allow drivers to direct their trailers with the turn of a dial, and added informational features such as the real-time Onboard Scales make towing and hauling less complicated and safer.
If you didn’t know before, you surely know now why the Ford F-150 is America’s favorite truck, holding the number one spot in the hearts of drivers across the country for almost fifty years. Unbeatable power and convenient technology make the F-150 capable of a good time and hard work. If you’re looking for a truck that can keep up with your day, look no further than the 2024 Ford F-150.
