Which is Better: Ford or Chevy Cars?

If you’re looking for a powerful, reliable new ride in the Hudson area, you’ve come to the right place! At Sawyer Chevrolet, Inc., we pride ourselves on a wide variety of top-quality Chevy vehicles in all shapes and sizes, to match just about every budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a daily driver, an off-road adventurer, or something to take the whole family on a cross-country road trip, we’re confident that you’ll find something to love in our lineup! But how does Chevy stack up to key competitors like Ford? Sawyer Chevrolet, Inc. is here to help you make a decision with a comparison guide of Ford vs. Chevy below, as well as an answer to the question “which truck is better: Ford or Chevy?” Check it out, then head to our inventory to see what we have available!

Ford vs. Chevy: Lineup Comparison

Let’s start by looking at what Chevy and Ford offer in terms of vehicles. As competitors in the same category, there’s a lot of overlap in terms of what both automakers offer. For example, they each offer three heavy-duty pickup trucks, seven SUVs, and a flagship light-duty pickup (the Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado). However, if you’re looking for a car or an electric vehicle, Chevy clearly takes the lead with more offerings than Ford. Here are all the details:

Ford New & Upcoming Vehicle Lineup

• Light-duty pickup trucks: Maverick, Ranger, F-150
• Heavy-duty pickup trucks: F-250, F-350, F-450
• Electric vehicles: F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E
• SUVs: EcoSport, Escape, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Edge, Expedition
• Cars: Mustang

Chevy New & Upcoming Vehicle Lineup

• Light-duty pickup trucks: Colorado, Silverado 1500
• Heavy-duty pickup trucks: Silverado 2500, 3500, 4500
• Electric vehicles: Bolt EV, Bolt EUV, Silverado EV, Blazer EV, Equinox EV
• SUVs: Trax, Trailblazer, Equinox, Blazer, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban
• Cars: Spark, Malibu, Camaro, Corvette

Which Truck is Better: Ford or Chevy?

As we discussed above, two of the most famous vehicles in the Ford and Chevy lineups are their pickup trucks: the Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado. Both trucks offer excellent performance specs and tough off-road capabilities for Saugerties drivers, but how do they stack up on a direct comparison? Check it out:

2022 Chevy Silverado 

• Starts at $34,600
• Comes in nine available trims
• Diesel engine available 
• Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg city / 33 mpg highway
• Available 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen
• First maintenance visit is complimentary

2022 Ford F-150 

• Starts at $31,520
• Comes in eight available trims
• No diesel engine available 
• Fuel economy: up to 20 mpg city / 26 mpg highway
• Available 12.0-inch infotainment touchscreen
• No complimentary maintenance

Ford vs. Chevy: Safety & Maintenance

Safety and maintenance are often two of the most important factors that drivers consider when picking out a new ride. Ford and Chevy both offer unique safety suites–Chevy Safety Assist and Ford CoPilot 360–that each offer a wide range of standard and available features. However, you’ll see that Chevy ultimately pulls ahead with more safety and intelligent driver assist capabilities. Not only that, but RepairPal estimates that the average Chevy costs $649 a year to maintain, while the average Ford costs $775. Here are all the details:

Chevy Safety Assist Features

• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Forward Collision Alert
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Following Distance Indicator
• Lane Keep Assist with Departure Warning
• Intellibeam Headlights
• Available Auxiliary Trailer Camera
• Available HD Surround Vision camera
• Available Rear Cross Traffic Braking
• Available Rear Park Assist with Pedestrian Alert

Ford CoPilot 360 Features 

• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert
• Lane-Keeping Assist
• Rear View Camera
• Auto High-Beam Headlamps
• Available Adaptive Cruise Control
• Available Evasive Steering Assist
• Available Post-Collision Braking

Find Your Next Ride at Sawyer Chevrolet, Inc.!

Now that we’ve answered the question, “Which is better: Ford or Chevy cars,” you may want to see how a Chevy handles on the road for yourself! Contact our office or stop by our dealership to set up a test drive, and we’ll get you out on the Windham roads in no time. You can also contact us with any questions, or check out our model research for more information on specific Chevy vehicles.