Ford F-150 Vs. GMC Sierra 1500

It's no secret to Maine truck buyers that the Ford F-150 is an incredibly popular truck. After all, you'll see more F-150 pickups on the road than any other full-size pickup. The F-150 has been the best-selling pickup in America for an unprecedented 47 years in a row. The fact that the F-150 keeps coming in first tells you that this truck is something special. But the GMC Sierra 1500 is another very credible full-size pickup you might be considering. Here's a comparison of these two pickups and why the F-150 is the one to get at Rowe Ford Westbrook in Westbrook, ME.

A comparison of engines and performance

The Ford F-150 gives Portland buyers a choice of six different engine options that top out at 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the GMC Sierra 1500 has a more limited menu, giving you only three engine choices. The best the GMC Sierra 1500 can do in terms of performance is 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, so it comes up short of the F-150.

Another key area of comparison is towing and hauling. The Ford F-150 can tow up to 13,500 pounds and has a maximum payload of 3270 pounds. That gives the Ford F-150 a decisive win over the GMC Sierra 1500 with only 12,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity and 2250 pounds of maximum payload. So if you're looking for the most capable full-size pickup, the clear winner is the new Ford F-150.

A comparison of fuel economy

With the base level 2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine and two-wheel drive, the Ford F-150 gives South Portland drivers 19 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. That's significantly better than the GMC Sierra 1500 that comes in at only 18 MPG in the city and 22 MPG on the highway. What's more, the Ford F-150 provides a bigger tank. The F-150 XL Super Cab has a massive 36-gallon gas tank compared with the GMC Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab that gives you a much smaller 24-gallon tank. So when you want to travel a lot farther between stops at the gas station, the more fuel-efficient Ford F-150 is the one to get.

A comparison of dimensions

The new Ford F-150 XL SuperCab with the 6.5-foot box is substantially longer than the GMC Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab with the standard box length. This Ford F-150 model is 232 inches long with a 145.4-inch wheelbase. The GMC Sierra measures only 210.97 inches in total length and has a shorter 126.5-inch wheelbase.

A comparison of trim levels

Both the Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra 1500 give Scarborough, ME buyers eight different trim levels to pick from. The key difference here is that the F-150 lineup tops out with the high-performance Raptor model that generates an impressive 450 horsepower. By contrast, the top trim in the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate gives you only 420 horsepower.

A comparison of interiors and features

Across the entire lineup of trim levels, the Ford F-150 offers both drivers and passengers more headroom and legroom than the GMC Sierra 1500, an advantage that provides everyone with a more comfortable riding experience. Both trucks have standard features like air conditioning, a tachometer and power steering but the Ford F-150 gives you some standard features you either can't get with the GMC Sierra 1500 or that cost extra as upgrades. That includes the F-150 with standard power windows and power locks.

See the winning Ford F-150 in action

These are just some examples of how the Ford F-150 surpasses the GMC Sierra 1500 and every other full-size pickup. We invite you to look over our current lineup of new Ford F-150 trucks and schedule a test drive at Rowe Ford Westbrook in Westbrook, ME.