When you talk about toys for big boys, you’re not only talking about supercars. More often than not, trucks are part of the scheme of things because they’re big, powerful, and these days, stylish. Two automakers are believed to be at the top of the pyramid when it comes to trucks have two models that can make you think twice and these are Chevrolet and Ford. Chevrolet has the iconic Silverado that has received various fine-tunings over the years while a lot of praises as well. On the other hand, Ford has always been known to produce one of the most successful series in the automotive industry and that happens to be the F Series in which the Ford F350 belongs.
If you’re looking for a power truck that can withstand massive payloads, which one will you choose? Here’s my take on the matter.
Chevy Silverado 3500HD LTZ Crew Cab
Price: 39000 USD
The Silverado is a hulking presence on the road that can unleash as much as 353 horsepower from its 6.0 liter OHV turbogasoline V8 engine. The great thing about the Silverado is its ability to handle payload that is pegged around 15000 pounds. If you’re a truck lover, carrying massive amounts of weight is the barometer for how good a truck is. However, the MPG rating is rather low and that’s understandable considering how big this truck is and how much it can do with all that weight it can carry. On a different note, the exterior design of the Silverado isn’t that bad and I really think that Chevrolet has done a wonderful job putting the necessary stuff here.
The interior of the Silverado is highly-improved and apart from that, the controls are enlarged so that you’ll have an easier time handling it. Driving the Silverado becomes less of a chore especially with its sleek sound system package. It features a six-disc sound system and Bose speakers that music lovers wouldn’t have a hard time dealing with. When it comes to the Silverado’s price, it’s not necessarily cheap although the price is worth it considering how much you’ll get from this. Lastly, driving the
Silverado will be tough on narrow roads although out in the open, the truck is bullish and just plain and simple raw.
Ford F-350 Super Duty King Ranch Crew Cab
Price: 38000 USD
The F350 is a truck that has so much history on its side considering it came from the prestigious and renowned Ford F Series that has been launching high-quality trucks for decades. The F350 Crew Cab has a 5.4 liter SOHC gasoline V8 engine that can generate as much as 300 horsepower and that is slightly lower than what its Chevrolet counterpart can do. However, when it comes to the payload capacity, this latest version of the F350 is nowhere near its Chevy rival because it can only muster a mere 11000 pounds of carrying power.
The exterior design of this F350 reincarnation is between bad and good and I must admit that there’s a glaring similarity between the Dodge truck of the 90’s. The bad thing is that there was very little change in this version from the version before it and if you’re looking for some massive transformation, Ford isn’t likely to give that to you. The interior styling on the other hand is better than its Chevy counterpart with all the leather and space that it affords. In fact, the F350 looks like the Hummer H2 when you talk about the interior cabin. The sound system is a little bit of a disappointment because it only has four speakers although the Audiophile system redeems it. The good thing is that it has a DVD system for the rear passengers so that no one’s going to get bored once you sit behind.
Overall, the Chevy Silverado and the Ford F350 offered things that any truck fan would love. However, the Ford F350 is better handled on rough terrain and that’s especially crucial if you’re pulling heavy cargo. However, the Silverado can pull more and has more power compared to its Ford counterpart and having said that, I would call it a draw between both trucks.
