2020 Ford F-150 Reviews: F-150 vs. GMC Sierra
2020 Ford F-150 Reviews: F-150 vs. GMC Sierra
Publié 19 septembre 2020
With so many pickup trucks on the market, it's hard to know which one would be best for your specific pickup needs. That's why we at River City Ford are here to help you by creating this post to compare the Ford F-150 with the GMC Sierra to try and make your decision that much easier. Of course, we have a bias toward the F-150, but we're sure you will as well by the end of our review. Keep reading to find out more!
The Ford F-150
We know that having options is important when choosing your next vehicle. Luckily, when you choose the Ford F-150, you've got 7 models to choose from. Depending on your specific pickup needs, it'll be fairly easy to know which one works best for you. There are also 6 engines to choose from for the performance you need. We'll cover those in a moment. Every Ford F-150 features a high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body and high-strength steel frame that results in a best-in-class payload rating. It also means that the Ford F-150 makes tough tasks look easy.
As we mentioned above, there are 6 engines to choose from. The 3.5 L EcoBoost gets 375 horsepower and best-in-class 470 lb-ft of gas torque while the 3.0 L Power Stroke TurboDiesel delivers outstanding performance and capability as well as 8.3 L/100km on the highway. Get best-in-class 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque from the High-Output 3.5 L EcoBoost that is standard in the Raptor and Limited models. There's also the 2.7 L Turbocharged EcoBoost with 325 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque and impressive fuel efficiency, the 5.0 L Ti-VCT V8 with 395 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque as well as available best-in-class payload, and finally the 3.3 L Ti-VCT V6 with 6-speed automatic transmission.
The GMC Sierra 1500
The GMC Sierra has 4 options to choose from including the Sierra Denali with the world's first six-function MultiPro Tailgate that is a proven game-changer on the job site. You can also get CarbonPro Editions of the Denali and AT4 trims. The GMC Sierra also boasts the first-in-class available head-up display and rear camera mirror, more cargo bed volume than any other pickup, best-in-class available horsepower and torque, best-in-class front head and legroom, and industry-first available carbon fibre bed. It's a formidable lineup, to be sure, but let's take a look under the hood.
Like the Ford F-150, the GMC Sierra offers 6 engine options depending on what model you choose. There's the 4.3 L EcoTec3 V6 with 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque, the 2.7 L Turbo engine with 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque, a 5.3 L EcoTec3 V8 with 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, or the same engine with Dynamic Fuel Management technology. A 6.2 L EcoTec3 V8 boasts 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque with Dynamic Fuel Management technology as well. Last but not least, there's the 3.0 L Duramax Turbo-Diesel I6 with 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. This Dynamic Fuel Management technology enables the engine to operate on 17 different patterns between 2 and 8 cylinders in order to optimize power delivery and efficiency.