2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2011 Ford F-150 and 2011 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (360 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | F-150 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 411 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2546 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 129 L |
