Chevy vs Ford for work truck

[Wolfy]

Isnt that where power really matters? For trailer pullers it sure is.

 

[DarkBlack]

The comparison was for the "best overall truck".

 

[roadhunter]

What really matters is drag racing. So clearly the Ford is #1.

Seriously why do people get so fired up about nothing? So what is one truck has 10 more HP. So what if one truck is a 1/2 second faster in the 1/4 mile drag race. Does any of that really matter? Not in my opinion. They are all nice and capable trucks that will handle 99% of what people do with them.

For me the mileage would be the #1 concern as picking a truck that gets an extra MPG or two can save some money over the life of a truck. #2 would be dependability which can be really expensive when having work done on 1 ton diesel trucks. All the rest of the measures like HP, torque, 1/4 mile times, braking, etc are going to be so close they make little difference IMO.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

The comparison was for the "best overall truck".

out of 3000 points, there is less than 100 points difference from first to third place.

Ford lost out because of interior design and ride quality over expansion joints. Apparently all driving is done over bridges by gay interior designers. :laughing:

Anyway, I thought it was common knowledge that GMC does a better one ton—unless you mount a snow plow, in which the frame will break.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

The comparison was for the "best overall truck".

out of 3000 points, there is less than 100 points difference from first to third place.

Ford lost out because of interior design and ride quality over expansion joints. Apparently all driving is done over bridges by gay interior designers. :laughing:

Anyway, I thought it was common knowledge that GMC does a better one ton蓉nless you mount a snow plow, in which the frame will break.

 

[aczlan]

Anyway, I thought it was common knowledge that GMC does a better one ton—unless you mount a snow plow, in which the frame will break.

And the front end will sag

Aaron Z

 

[JBourquin]

Ultimate One-Ton HD Challenge: And the Winner Is

Anyone catch this at the bottom?

Editor's note: We'd like to thank RaceLogic for collecting much of our test data, to GM for the use of its proving grounds,

Wonder how much influence this had on their "scoring".

 

[Egon]

Ah-it's just saying the same thing over and over and maybe someone will become a believer.

When bashing folks of a different orientation does that mean your scared you have the qualities?

 

[jayman30]

Here's a good video review by TFT Truck on Youtube comparing the towing ability of all three trucks.
2015 Ford F-350 vs Chevy 3500 vs Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Dually Matchup Towing Review - YouTube

And this one compares the 2015 Ford F-450 vs Ram 3500 Cummins HD pulling 30,000LB loaded trailers:
2015 Ford F-450 vs Ram 3500 Cummins HD Diesel Extreme Towing Review - YouTube

 

[Monster5601]

What really matters is drag racing. So clearly the Ford is #1.

Seriously why do people get so fired up about nothing? So what is one truck has 10 more HP. So what if one truck is a 1/2 second faster in the 1/4 mile drag race. Does any of that really matter? Not in my opinion. They are all nice and capable trucks that will handle 99% of what people do with them.

For me the mileage would be the #1 concern as picking a truck that gets an extra MPG or two can save some money over the life of a truck. #2 would be dependability which can be really expensive when having work done on 1 ton diesel trucks. All the rest of the measures like HP, torque, 1/4 mile times, braking, etc are going to be so close they make little difference IMO.

Exactly. I want a tug that can pull the weight, up the roads I travel, holding the speed limit, use the least amount of fuel, and offer reliability. I am not in the habit of drag racing up hills pulling tonnage.