When you take the fabled Chevy Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, and the Ford F-150, and stack them head to head, it's easy to see why these three trucks dominate America's trucking market. Here at Beck Chevrolet Buick GMC, we favor the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
PERFORMANCE: THE CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers six engines, with gas as well as diesel capability. The Ford F-150 also offers six engines, while the Ram 1500 only offers three choices. The Chevrolet Silverado with a 10-speed automatic transmission and Ford with theirs provides a superior shifting experience than the Ram 1500 with its inferior transmission.

When it comes to raw power, the most powerful RAM engine is the 5.7-liter HEMI® V8 engine with ETORQUE. This engine offers more capacity than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's V8 but falls short in the standard base engines.

The maximum towing capacity of the Chevrolet Silverado is 13,400 pounds when properly equipped, leading it towards best-in-class V8 power. This outpaces the top end capability of both Ford and Ram.

What about individual driver modes? With the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, you can choose preferred driver modes including Tour, Sport, Tow/Haul, Off-road, Terrain, as well as Snow/Ice. No matter what, St. Augustine drivers will have no issues with working amid the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE
Gainesville and Palm Coast drivers may prefer the off-road performance of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with powerful features such as:
  • Skid plates
  • Autotrac 2-speed transfer case
  • Automatic locking rear differential
  • Hill Descent Control
  • All-terrain tires
  • Off-road suspension with Rancho Shocks
Ford and Ram have similar off-road trims, but the Ram 1500 lags while the Ford Raptor is far more expensive for the additional features. 
SAFETY TECH OF THE CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

Similar safety features can be found on the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and the Ford F-150. Safety tech on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 includes features such as Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Park Assist, Safety Alert Seat, and Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning.