Compare And Contrast Silverado Vs Ford

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience the differences and similarities between a Chevy Silverado and a Ford F-150.

Central Idea: The Chevy Silverado is better than the Ford F-150.

INTRODUCTION

Both engines are slightly different, but share the same similarities.
The Silverado has the edge on safety ratings.
Ford has more technology than the luxuries Silverado.
Differences between styles and designs? BODY

According to TheCarConnection.com both trucks have similar engine sizes and performance.
Chevy and Ford have a V6 base-level engine; F-150 is a 3.5L V6 with 283 Horsepower 18 MPG (City)/25 MPG (Hwy). While, the Silverado has a 4.3L V6 engine with 285 HP and gives 18 MPG (city)/ 24 MPG (hwy).Ford also has an optional 2.7L Ecoboost V6 Turbocharged engine with 325 HP (19 MPG (city)/ 26 (hwy).
Chevy (Silverado 1500) also comes with a 5.3L V8 engine (355 HP) and has 16 MPG/ 23 (hwy).
. Ford (F-250) comes with a V8 5.0L engine with 385 HP.
Chevy’s 5.3L V8 can tow 11,100 pounds, 6.2L V8 tows 12,000 pounds (max payload of 2,260 pounds) . Ford’s performance 2.l V6 engine tows 8,500 lbs, the 3.5L V6 can tow 12,200 lbs (max payload of
3,270lbs). II. Which one of these trucks are safer to drive?
Both trucks have a 5-star safety rating.
Available-row inflatable seatbelts, lane keep assist, and additional braking that helps the blind-spot monitors. .
High-beam headlights, lane keep-assist, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning. III. What technology does the F-150 have that the Silverado does not? The Silverado and the F-150 have similar types of technology in their trucks.
The Chevy Silverado has Carplay, Android auto, wireless charging, 4G LTE WI-FI, and MyLink (bluetooth connection and pandora).
The F-150 has SiriusXM, SYNC or SYNC 3, LED lighting, and drivers assist technology. IV. The styles and designs of both trucks. A. Three different body sizes, an optional rear or four-wheel drive, running on V6 or V8 engines. B. They also come in different bed lengths and material. Silverado is more steel and Ford is aluminum. (bed test) C. Ford’s King Ranch and Platinum F-150 have real wood trims and leather, Chevy’s High Country package has the same options.

CONCLUSION

Ford have different variety of engine sizes. While, Chevy only has three engine sizes, but have similar MPG.
Even though both trucks have 5-star safety rating, Chevy is much more safer with its steel cabin base.
The Silverado and F-150 have the same amount of technology built into the trucks.
Different exterior and interior designs, but offer same leather and wood trim in the luxury packages.