How the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Compares to the 2024 RAM 1500 and Ford F-150
If you’re in the market for a half-ton truck as ready to work as it is to get the kids to school, you have several trucks to choose from. Most will shop from the “Big Three,” including the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150, and RAM 1500. Let’s see why purchasing the Chevy Silverado at Casey Chevrolet is the smartest move for motorists who want an enviably well-rounded pickup.
Capabilities
All three trucks have multiple engines in their lineups that influence the amount they can tow and haul. The RAM 1500 can tow up to 12,750 lbs and haul as much as 2,320 lbs with the appropriate equipment. By comparison, the Ford F-150 can tow and haul up to 13,500 lbs and 2,445 lbs, respectively.
The maximum towing and payload ratings for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are 13,300 lbs and 2,260 lbs, respectively. While the Chevy Silverado outperforms the RAM 1500 when it comes to towing, the pickup outshines both of its rivals in terms of carrying space. The truck’s long bed provides 89.1 cubic feet of cargo room, a number that drops to just 77.4 cubic feet for the Ford F-150 and a scanter 61.5 cubic feet for the RAM 1500.
Active Safety Equipment
With many drivers using new Chevy trucks as their family vehicles, it won’t surprise you that the Chevrolet Silverado is outfitted with some advanced safety and driver-assistive features. The truck’s active safety equipment, which is similar to that of the Ford F-150, includes a forward collision warning and lane-keeping assist, both of which are optional for the RAM 1500.
When it comes to safety, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 sets the bar high. It comes standard with a rear-seat alert, a feature lacking in both the RAM 1500 and the Ford F-150. This feature reminds you to check the back seat for pets and kids when you exit your truck, ensuring their safety at all times.
Test-Drive a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in Newport News, VA
Are you ready to test-drive the most well-rounded truck in its class? Visit our Newport News, VA, Chevrolet dealership today. Remember to inquire about our Chevrolet finance offers for the pickup when you arrive.