A Guide to Comparing Ford F-150 with Other Trucks In Roscommon, MI
Compare New Trucks: How the Iconic Ford F-150 Stacks Up Against the Full-Size Pickup Competition
Here at Hart Ford Inc., we make it our mission to keep Michigan truck buyers informed. You may have heard that the Ford F-150 is America's best-selling truck. How does the F-150 compare to top full-size truck competitors? We've put together a detailed truck comparison and a FAQ section so you can see why the F-150 is the truck of choice. We have a great selection of new Ford F-150 trucks for sale in Roscommon if you're ready to tow and haul with the superior pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Ford F-150 delivers 13,500 pounds of class-leading towing capability. This figure tops the Chevy Silverado 1500 by 200 pounds, the GMC Sierra 1500 by 300 pounds, and the Ram 1500 by 1,890 pounds.
Yes, the Ford F-150 has six engines for Gladwin truck buyers. The F-150 powertrain list includes a 325-horsepower 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6, 420-horsepower 3.5-liter PowerBoost® Full Hybrid V6, 382-horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6, 400-horsepower 5.0-liter V8, 450-horsepower 3.5-liter High Output EcoBoost® V6, and a 720-horsepower 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Ram 1500 all have four powertrains.
Outside of the Toyota Tundra, no truck in this class offers a hybrid engine. The Ford F-150 can be powered by a PowerBoost® Full Hybrid V6 engine rated for 420 horsepower and 578 pound-feet of torque.
Yes. The Ford F-150 can help you move heavy materials around Harrison, MI with ease, thanks to a max payload rating of 2,440 pounds. That tops the Ram 1500 by 80 pounds and the GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevy Silverado by 180 pounds.
The three truck beds for the Ford F-150 span 5.5 feet, 6.5 feet, and 8.0 feet. The Ram 1500 has box options stretching 6.3 feet and 5.6 feet. Truck beds for the Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 are 5.8 feet, 6.6 feet, and 8.2 feet.
Yes. The Ford F-150 gives West Branch, MI truck buyers the option of an exclusive SuperCrew® configuration. Regular Cab and Super Cab models are also available. The Ram 1500 has Quad Cab and Crew Cab styles. The Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 offer three cab styles: Crew, Double, and Regular.
Getting ready to haul your boat to Houghton Lake? The Ford F-150 offers Pro Trailer Backup Assistâ„¢ to make life easier for you. Pro Trailer Hitch Assistâ„¢ is another exclusive trailering feature for the F-150.
Yes. The F-150 can be equipped with Ford BlueCruise® for hands-free driving on I-75 between West Branch, MI and Roscommon. This Ford F-150 feature counters Super Cruise® in GM (Chevrolet and GMC) trucks.
The Ford F-150 gives Gladwin truck owners easy access to the cargo bed with the Pro Access Tailgate. You have bed access, even when your F-150 is hitched to a trailer. A Multi-Flex Tailgateâ„¢ for the Silverado 1500 and MultiProâ„¢ Tailgate for the Sierra 1500 are noteworthy counters.
No. The exclusive Pro Power Onboardâ„¢ lets Lewiston, MI truck owners enjoy on-demand electrical power. With up to 400 watts of electrical power, the Ford F-150 can power your worksite, provide juice for power tools like your circular saw, and help you camp like a champ.
No. The new Ford F-150 offers an exclusive Interior Work Surface, a great option that provides Gladwin contractors with additional space for work projects.
Ford F-150 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Engines: The Ford F-150 produces 15 additional standard horsepower; its base EcoBoost® engine is rated for 325 horsepower, compared to 310 horsepower for a TurboMax™-powered Silverado 1500. V8 engine power for the Silverado 1500 tops out at 420 horsepower, compared to 720 horsepower for the supercharged F-150 Raptor R.
- Towing: New Ford F-150 trucks boast 13,500 pounds of towing capability, compared to 13,300 pounds for the Silverado 1500.
- Design: Explore uncharted terrain across Michigan and the Great Lakes with the Ford F-150. There are more extreme off-roading options with the Tremor, Raptor, and Raptor R. The Silverado lineup offers the ZR2 and less impressive Trail Boss models. The high-strength, military-grade aluminum-alloy body of the Ford F-150 delivers greater durability and stability than the Silverado with its traditional steel body.
- Tech: SYNC® 4 in the F-150 counters Google built-in within the Silverado 1500. F-150 trucks offer trailering features like Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™ and Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, while the Silverado offers up to 14 camera views.
Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500
- Engines: The HEMI® V8 engine powering the Ram 1500 churns out 395 horsepower. V8-powered F-150 trucks deliver 400 horsepower. The Ram 1500 delivers 305 standard horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque through a Pentastar® V6 engine; the F-150 has an EcoBoost® V6 engine delivering 20 additional horsepower and 131 pound-feet of torque. Each new truck offers a high-output engine.
- Towing: In the midst of a powertrain shuffle, towing ratings for the Ram 1500 have dipped to 11,610 pounds, nearly 2,000 pounds below the Ford F-150 at 13,500 pounds.
- Design: A Ram 1500 can come with the RamBox® Cargo Management System, but the Ford F-150 offers more innovative bed features like Pro Power Onboard™ and a multifunctional Pro Access Tailgate.
- Tech: Hands-Free Active Driving Assist is now offered for the Ram 1500, but BlueCruise for the Ford F-150 offers more hands-free driving moments. Across North America, there are over 130,000 miles of divided highways labeled Hands-Free Blue Zones.
Ford F-150 vs. GMC Sierra 1500
- Engines: The Ford F-150 is more of a torque champ, with four of the six engines delivering north of 500 pound-feet of torque. The GMC Sierra 1500 delivers 460 pound-feet of max gas torque and 495 pound-feet of max diesel torque. Ford F-150 trucks also offer an exclusive hybrid engine.
- Towing: Ford F-150 trucks can tow up to 13,500 pounds, compared to 13,200 pounds for the GMC Sierra 1500.
- Design: F-150 trucks have flip-and-fold seats, along with lockable storage within the cab. The GMC Sierra 1500 offers rear under-seat storage. There are several upscale features with the Denali models, but the Sierra 1500 is missing an Interior Work Surface like the F-150.
- Tech: BlueCruise for the F-150 and Super Cruise® for the Sierra 1500 unlock hands-free towing capabilities. An available ProGrade™ Trailering System is noteworthy for the Sierra 1500, but the Ford F-150 comes with innovations like Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™.
Test Drive a New F-150 at Your Roscommon Ford Truck Dealer
The F-150 is the most popular option among the variety of new Ford trucks for sale near Houghton Lake. That's no surprise, given the Ford F-150 sits at the head of its class. Need further convincing? Visit Hart Ford Inc. to test drive a new F-150 today. As a new Ford truck dealer in Roscommon, we have an array of F-150 cab sizes and powertrains to choose from. With victory points in performance, capability, and innovation, the Ford F-150 is writing the book for other full-size trucks to follow.
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Roscommon, MI 48653
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