F-150 vs Silverado 1500

Both the 2026 F-150 and Silverado 1500 offer a range of powerful engine options. The F-150's base 3.3-liter V6 produces a respectable 290 horsepower and 265 pounds of torque. Moving up the lineup, a turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 cranks out 325 hp and 400 pounds, while the 5.0-liter V8 delivers 400 hp and 410 pounds of torque. At the top of the range, the muscular twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 unleashes an impressive 430 hp and 570 pounds of torque.

The 2026 Silverado 1500 also brings plenty of power to the table. The standard 2.7-liter turbo inline-four musters 310 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft of twist. A tried-and-true 5.3-liter V8 with 355 hp and 383 lb.-ft is a popular choice, while the mighty 6.2-liter V8 flexes its muscle with 420 hp and 460 lb.-ft. GM's Duramax 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-six is also available, putting out 277 hp and a stout 460 pounds of torque at just 1500 rpm for excellent towing oomph.

Overall, the F-150 has a slight edge in outright horsepower with its top engine, while the Silverado 1500 delivers a bit more torque with its diesel option. Both pair their engines with a 10-speed automatic transmission for optimum performance and efficiency. These trucks are more than ready to get the job done.

Of course, a truck's power means little if it can't put it to good use. Fortunately, the F-150 and Silverado 1500 are both highly capable when it comes to towing and hauling. When properly equipped, the F-150 can tow up to 14,000 pounds and haul up to 3,325 pounds of payload. The Silverado 1500 is nearly as capable, with a maximum towing capacity of 13,300 pounds and a maximum payload of 2,280 pounds.

Both trucks offer helpful towing features like trailer sway control, integrated trailer brake controllers, and blind spot monitoring with trailer coverage to make pulling a heavy load safer and easier. The F-150's Pro Trailer Backup Assist makes maneuvering a trailer a breeze by letting you steer it with a simple dashboard-mounted knob. The Silverado is nearly as capable with its camera system, which provides up to 15 different views, including a surround view and "transparent trailer" mode for maximum safety.

You'll find no shortage of advanced safety and driver-assistance technologies in the F-150 and Silverado 1500. Both come standard with automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, lane keep assist, rear view cameras, and more.

The F-150's standard and available safety features include Intersection Assist to detect oncoming traffic when turning left, Active Park Assist 2.0 for nearly autonomous parking, and Ford Co-Pilot360  with Level 2 semi-autonomous driving capability. The Silverado 1500 offers GM's Super Cruise hands-free driving aid for compatible highways, a rear camera mirror, rear pedestrian detection, and adaptive ride control suspension.