Ford F-150 vs GMC Sierra

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Towing and Payload Capabilities

As trucks become more advanced, their towing and payload capabilities continue to impress. For classic truck traits such as towing and payload, the Ford F-150 sees a noticeable edge over the GMC Sierra 1500.

The most towing you can get from the Sierra 1500 is just 12,100 pounds, well behind the maximum of 13,200 pounds in the F-150. Ford also sees an edge in payload, where you can store as much as 3,270 pounds of cargo in the bed compared to less than 3,000 pounds for the Sierra.

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Engine Options and Fuel Economy

A hardworking truck doesn't have to quickly empty your fuel tank. As models become more advanced, options like the Ford F-150 and GMC Sierra have started doing a better job of upping the fuel economy. It depends on the engine you choose, but the Ford F-150 is going to be the more efficient choice.

In total, you can select from six motors for both the 2020 F-150 and the Sierra 1500. In terms of fuel economy, however, the Ford F-150 can achieve up to an EPA-estimated 21 city/29 highway MPG with its 3.0L V6 engine.

The Sierra is most efficient when using its 2.7L turbo engine; unfortunately, it still only returns just an EPA-estimated 22 city /26 highway MPG.

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Thrive on Any Terrain

There's a special thrill that comes with taking your truck off-roading. The Ford F-150 and GMC Sierra each have trim levels that help increase your model's adventurousness. With the Sierra, it's the AT4 version featuring mud terrain-rated Goodyear® Wrangler tires, a 2-inch factory-installed suspension lift, and other goodies.

With Ford, the go-to off-roading choice is the iconic Raptor. A seemingly endless amount of technologies and add-ons gives the Raptor one of the fiercest reputations on the market. A few headlining inclusions are:

• FOX live valve monotube shocks featuring internal bypass technology
• Trail Control™
• A 3.5L motor making 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque

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