2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-150 weights approximately 454 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6580 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 98 L |
