When you have a big job on your hands, you need the right tools to get it done. That’s why so many people gravitate towards full-size pickup trucks when they need to tow or haul a large load. Pickup trucks are one of the most popular vehicles you’ll find on the roadways today, so you may find yourself wondering which is the best fit for you.
We’re going to take a closer look at two of the most popular pickups you’ll find on the highway, the all-new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2022 Ford F-150, and learn where they’re similar and where they differ.
Exterior
Let’s start from the outside and work our way in. Both the all-new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2022 Ford F-150 are available in three cab sizes. The Silverado’s Crew cab and the F-150’s SuperCrew® cab are the largest option on each truck, while the Silverado’s Double cab and the F-150’s Super Cab are the smaller four-door options. Both Chevy and Ford call their two-door cab style Regular cab.
When you’re driving a full-size pickup truck, you need a bed that can handle any job. Both the new 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2022 Ford F-150 offer three bed lengths to choose from, with all three of the Silverado’s being slightly larger than the F-150’s:
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Short Bed: 69.9 inches
- Standard Bed: 79.4 inches
- Long Bed: 98.1 inches
- Ford F-150
- 5.5-Foot Bed: 67.1 inches
- 6.5-Foot Bed: 79.8 inches
- 8-Foot Bed: 97.6 inches
The new Chevy Silverado 1500’s truck bed offers plenty of versatility too. Not only does it feature best-in-class standard cargo volume at 89.1 cubic feet, it also comes with 12 standard tie downs to keep your cargo secure. This full-size pickup truck features an available industry-first power-up/-down tailgate that opens and closes with the push of a button. It also features a multi-flex tailgate that can be opened six different ways and a CornerStep rear bumper for easy access to the cargo bed.
Meanwhile, the new 2022 Ford F-150 is only available with four standard tie downs. Like the Silverado, the new F-150 is available with a power tailgate. However, it lacks the Silverado’s multi-flex tailgate option. The new F-150 does feature available onboard scales that measure the approximate payload weight.
Advantage of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- All three beds are longer than the F-150’s
- Bed comes standard with 12 tie downs, more than the Ford truck
- Multi-flex tailgate offers a variety of loading options
Interior
As we said in the exterior section, the all-new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2022 Ford F-150 are both offered in three cab sizes. These full-size pickup trucks both have cabs that seat six and one that seats three. While this sounds the same on paper, when we look at the spec sheets, we’ll see the Chevy cabs beat out the Ford’s in almost every category with best-in-class front head and legroom:
- Chevrolet SIlverado 1500
- Crew Cab
- Headroom: 43.0 inches in front; 40.1 inches in rear
- Legroom: 44.5 inches in front; 43.4 inches in rear
- Double Cab
- Headroom: 43.0 inches in front; 39.9 inches in rear
- Legroom: 44.5 inches in front; 35.2 inches in rear
- Regular Cab
- Headroom: 43.1 inches
- Legroom: 44.5 inches
- Crew Cab
- Ford F-150
- Super Crew®
- Headroom: 40.8 inches in front; 40.4 inches in rear
- Legroom: 43.9 inches in front; 43.6 inches in rear
- Super Cab
- Headroom: 40.8 inches in front; 40.3 inches in rear
- Legroom: 43.9 inches in front; 33.5 inches in rear
- Regular Cab
- Headroom: 40.8 inches
- Legroom: 43.9 inches
- Super Crew®
There’s more to these full-size pickup trucks than just spec numbers though. Both the new Chevy Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150’s interiors were designed with comfort in mind, featuring available leather trims, accent stitching, and sculpted dashboards. These trucks are available with dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and auto-dimming rearview mirrors to ensure you travel in comfort.
Chevy pairs the new Silverado 1500 with segment-first rear seatback storage compartments that provide a convenient location to store smaller items. It also features an available power-sliding rear window that lets you open the cab with ease. You won’t find either of these options on the new Ford F-150.
Advantage of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Best-in-class front head and legroom
- Features segment-first rear seatback storage compartments for extra storage space
- Available with a power-sliding rear window
Technology
Now let’s move on to technology. The new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is paired with the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system that supports smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Sync your device to stream music, answer calls, and look up directions from the massive 13.4-inch touchscreen. This full-size pickup truck also features 4G LTE Wi-Fi® (data plan required) that supports up to seven devices and is available with a wireless smartphone charging pad that eliminates wire clutter.
Over on the 2022 Ford F-150, we’ll find the Sync® 4 infotainment system that also supports Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. This system is available with a 12-inch touchscreen, smaller than the one you’ll find on the Silverado 1500. Like its Chevy counterpart, the new Ford truck features a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot via its FordPass™ Connect services and a wireless charging pad for easy smartphone charging.
With all this advanced tech, you need an advanced sound system to enjoy it with. The new 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 is available with a seven-speaker Bose® premium sound system that surrounds you in crystal-clear audio. Ford meanwhile pairs its F-150 with a B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®. With these sound systems, you can take full advantage of the trial subscription to SiriusXM® Satellite Radio that both pickup trucks come with.
On the Chevy Silverado 1500’s High Country trim level, you can opt for Super Cruise™ hands-free driver assistance technology. This feature allows you to drive hands free on compatible highways by managing speed and steering. It even works when towing, providing added comfort on long hauls.
Advantage of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Premium Infotainment system is available with a 13.4-inch touchscreen
- Available with Super Cruise™ hands-free driver assistance technology
Safety
When it comes to safety, the new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2022 Ford F-150 leave nothing to chance. These full-size pickup trucks come with plenty of advanced safety features that up your safe-driving game, including:
- Forward-collision alert
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane-departure warning
- Adaptive cruise control
- Side blind-zone alert
- Rear cross-traffic alert
There’s a couple features you’ll only find on the Chevy Silverado 1500 though. The Silverado 1500 is available with a rear camera mirror in place of a traditional rearview mirror that shows a wider image of the area behind you. It also features an available safety alert seat that vibrates to warn you of impending danger. Chevy even offers the Silverado 1500 with eight available cameras that display up to 14 views, so you have a clear view of every angle.
Advantage of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Available with eight cameras that display up to 14 views
- Features a safety alert seat that increases driver awareness
- Rear camera mirror provides an enhanced view of the rear
Performance
Now onto the main event – the power lurking under the hood. Full-size pickup trucks are revered for their ability to get any job done, and the slew of engine options you’ll find between the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2022 Ford F-150 are no exception.
Let’s start with the Chevy truck first. The all-new Silverado 1500 is available with four engine configurations, including a diesel option:
- 2.7-Liter Turbocharged Engine
- 310 horsepower
- 430 pound-feet of torque
- 5.3-Liter V-8 Engine
- 355 horsepower
- 383 pound-feet of torque
- 6.2-Liter V-8 Engine
- 420 horsepower
- 460 pound-feet of torque
- 3.0-Liter Duramax® Turbo-Diesel Engine
- 277 horsepower
- 460 pound-feet of torque
With the available diesel engine, the new Silverado 1500 achieves a 13,300-pound maximum towing capacity. This full-size pickup truck also features a number of trailering technologies like trailer-sway control, hill start assist, and auto grade braking. The new SIlverado 1500 also has an in-vehicle trailering system that offers pre-departure checklists, trailering profiles, and trailering service reminders that ensure you’re ready to get any job done.
Over on the Ford side of things, we’ll find the F-150 is available in six engine configurations, including a hybrid setup:
- 2.7-Liter EcoBoost® V-6 Engine
- 325 horsepower
- 400 pound-feet of torque
- 3.3-Liter Ti-VCT V-6 Engine
- 290 horsepower
- 265 pound-feet of torque
- 3.5-Liter EcoBoost V-6 Engine
- 400 horsepower
- 500 pound-feet of torque
- High-Output 3.5-Liter EcoBoost Engine
- 450 horsepower
- 510 pound-feet of torque
- 3.5-Liter PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V-6 Engine
- 430 horsepower
- 570 pound-feet of torque
- 5.0-Liter Ti-VCT V-8 Engine
- 400 horsepower
- 410 pound-feet of torque
All of the Ford F-150’s engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, and its towing capacity tops out at 14,000 pounds. The new Ford F-150 features its own suite of trailering tech like its smart hitch, dynamic hitch assist, and continuously controlled damping.
Advantage of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Available with a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel engine
- In-vehicle trailering system makes it easy to tow your biggest toys
Which Should You Buy?
We think the all-new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is sure to satisfy newcomers and veteran pickup truck drivers alike. With three cab styles and three bed lengths to choose from, the new Silverado 1500 offers plenty of versatility. It features a premium infotainment system with a massive 13.4-inch touchscreen, loads of advanced safety features, and four powerful engines to choose from.
Wait no longer to fall in love with the all-new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Call Garber Chevrolet Midland at (989) 839-9944 to schedule a test drive. Or stop in to see us at 1700 N Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640.
