The new Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra 1500 are two of the most capable full size pickups in their highly competitive class. These half-ton trucks have both received significant upgrades to raise the bar in terms of performance, towing capacity and payload. At Bill Talley Ford in Mechanicsville VA, we think there are a lot of good reasons why the Ford F-150 is so much more popular than the GMC Sierra 1500. Let's do a head-to-head comparison and we'll show you what we mean.
The New Ford F-150 vs. the GMC Sierra 1500
Ford F-150 vs. GMC Sierra 1500
Engines & Performance
One of the biggest reasons the Ford F-150 truck is the best-selling full-size pickup in America is because it offers so many different powertrain options. It also delivers the best towing capacity and payload in its class. The F-150 has six engine choices starting with a 3.3-liter V6 and moving up to a 3.5-liter high-output EcoBoost V6. The most powerful F-150 engine is good for 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. The F-150 also has a hybrid powertrain choice available with 430 horsepower and a 12,700-pound towing capacity.
When it's equipped with Ford's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, the Ford F-150 gives you a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds which is the best in the full-size pickup class. The GMC Sierra 5800, falls behind with a maximum of only 13,000 of towing capacity with its 6.2-liter 420-horsepower V8 engine. The F-150 gives Ashland and Richmond truck drivers a maximum payload of 3,325 pounds while the Sierra 1500 comes up short again with a maximum of only 2,270 pounds of payload.
Safety Features
Both trucks offer a reassuring collection of standard and available safety features. Both come with a standard rearview camera, automatic high-beam headlights and a forward collision warning system. Both trucks allow you to upgrade to blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and a rear cross-traffic alert system. Ford's system is called the Co-Pilot 360™ safety suite.
A comparison of technology features
Both these full-size pickups have contemporary infotainment systems with touch screen displays, Apple CarPlay® plus Android Auto™ and available navigation systems. The Ford F-150 comes out ahead at the entry level by giving Sandston and Hanover buyers an 8-inch touch screen while the standard display in the GMC Sierra 1500 is only 7 inches.
The F-150 wins again by giving you wireless smartphone connectivity as its standard offering while the GMC Sierra 1500's standard smartphone system is wired. Ford also comes out ahead in terms of available premium audio system. The best available stereo in the GMC Sierra 1500 is a Bose model with 12 speakers while the Ford F-150 offers an available Bang & Olufsen stereo with up to 18 speakers.
A comparison of interiors
Both the Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra 1500 for 2023 have spacious, comfortable interiors but the F-150 offers you more seating choices and more storage options. The new Ford F-150 also offers Ford's innovative Pro Power Onboard system that allows you to use your truck as a mobile power source for your tools when you're out on the job site.
The F-150 even has an available interior work surface that can be used as a desk for writing. The new GMC Sierra 1500 does offer a versatile MultiPro tailgate that can be configured in several different ways to make loading and unloading your cargo easier.
Test Drive the New Ford F-150 Pickup at Our Dealership Near Richmond
The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 is certainly a respectable pickup but the Ford F-150 comes out ahead in the points of comparison that are most important to truck drivers. It's no wonder the Ford F-150 has been the best-selling pickup in the country for an unprecedented 46 years in a row. We invite you to take a good look at our new Ford F-150 trucks and arrange a test drive at Bill Talley Ford in Mechanicsville, VA.