The 2019 Ford F-150 is the Silverado 1500’s chief rival. If you’re in the market for a full-size pickup and you’ve been considering buying the Silverado 1500 or the F-150, you’ll want to read our review, as we compare the two trucks in a head-to-head comparison to discover which one comes out on top.

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2019 Ford F-150 both provide several different engines to choose from. Many people will stick with the base engine that comes with each model, so it’s helpful to know that the base unit under the hood of the Silverado 1500 is more powerful than the F-150’s base engine. According to Glenwood Chevrolet, the Silverado gets a standard 4.3-liter V6 engine that develops 285 horsepower and 305 lb.-ft. of torque, while the Ford F-150 gets a 3.3-liter V6 block that generates 290 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. While these two trucks produce about the same amount of horsepower, the Silverado 1500 has a lot more torque, which means the Silverado’s engine has more power to send to the wheels.

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has an available 2.7-liter four-cylinder powerplant. You can’t get a four-cylinder engine in the Ford F-150.

Buyers choose pickups for a variety of purposes, including as a capable work truck, for towing heavy loads, for off-roading and as a comfortable daily driver. Silverado 1500 buyers can choose from eight different trim levels, which allows them to buy a truck that’s configured for their needs. The Ford F-150 is only offered in six trim levels.

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the clear choice for buyers who need to tow heavy loads. The Silverado 1500 can tow up to 9,900 pounds, while the Ford F-150 has a maximum towing capacity of 8,000 pounds. If you’re looking for a truck with a larger cargo bed, you’ll choose the Silverado 1500, which has a new Durabed design that’s 16% to 18% bigger than the equivalent beds found in the F-150.

It should go without saying that safety is paramount when buying any new vehicle. The Silverado 1500 and the F-150 both come with the safety features you’d expect to see in these vehicles, including traction control, antilock disc brakes and a full host of airbags. But only the Silverado 1500 comes with an optional safety alert seat. When it senses a possible collision, the seat vibrates on the side it detects the danger is coming from.

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2019 Ford F-150 are great pickups. But when you compare the two vehicles side by side, you can see that the Silverado brings more to the table, with a more potent base V6, more models to choose from, more power for towing and more space for cargo.