2019 Ford F-150 vs 2019 GMC Sierra

• 2019 Ford F-150

  

  Starting at

  $28,155

  2019 GMC Sierra 1500

  

  Starting at

  $33,500

  290-450 HP	Available Horsepower	310-420 HP
  6	Available Engines	5
  7	Trims	6
  7,700-13,200 LBS	Towing Capacity	7,600-12,500 LBS

  Even though the Ford F-150 has been the top-selling pickup truck in America for decades, there are always competitors that come along to challenge its title. Such competition is great for all of us who love trucks as it pushes Ford to improve upon their winning formula and make the F-150 better each and every year. The GMC Sierra has been stiff competition for the F-150 for years, and picking one over the other is anything but simple. When pitting the 2019 Ford F-150 vs 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 it is best to look at certain key areas.

  Power and performance are vital elements for these types of pickup trucks since they are often expected to get a lot of work done and keep pushing day after day. With that in mind, the towing capacity and maximum payload for the Ford F-150 and GMC Sierra 1500 are also very important. These values can vary quite a lot, however, depending on the configuration of these trucks and the engine chosen, so it is important to look at minimum and maximum capacities when comparing such hard-working pickups.

  The 2019 Ford F-150 takes a lead when it comes to these categories, but it also has impressive interior comfort and technology features. In terms of configurations available, the F-150 and GMC Sierra 1500 are quite comparable, and either one gives truck owners a lot of possibilities to choose from. While safety features might not be as interesting as comparing different sizes of engines, they are vital and too-often overlooked when it comes to workhorse pickup trucks. In this area, once again the 2019 Ford F-150 pulls ahead and proves its worth in terms of strength and security.

• Performance

  
   

  When looking at a full-size pickup truck like the 2019 Ford F-150 or the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500, the engine is a great place to start. Much of the work that this kind of truck can handle is determined by the engine and how much horsepower and torque it provides. Both the F-150 and Sierra 1500 have numerous engines available – in fact there are 6 engines available for the 2019 Ford F-150, so looking at every single one is a bit excessive. Instead it can be helpful to consider three different options, representing the starting option, middle or high-end choice, and the very best engine available for each truck.

  The starting engine for the 2019 Ford F-150 is a 3.3L Ti-VCT V6 engine that provides up to 290hp and 265 lb.-ft. of torque. The starting engine for the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is a 2.7L Turbo engine that offers up to 310hp and 348 lb.-ft. of torque. While you might notice the Sierra starts off with a more powerful engine, its starting price is also much higher than the starting price of the Ford F-150.

  Although numerous other engines are available for the 2019 Ford F-150, a good middle-to-high-end option is a 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 engine that provides up to 395hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque. A similar available engine for the 2019 GMC Sierra is a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine that provides up to 355hp and 383 lb.-ft. of torque. At this point you can see the Ford F-150 starts to overtake what is available with the GMC Sierra 1500, which puts it ahead in general.

  Finally, there are the absolute best engines available on these two pickup trucks. The 2019 Ford F-150 has an available H.O. 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine that offers up to 450hp and up to 510 lb.-ft. of torque. Meanwhile, the best engine in the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is a 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine that provides up to 420hp and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. As you can see, when it comes to maximum power, the Ford F-150 stays ahead thanks to more torque to get more work done.

• Towing Capability

  
   

  If you want a full-size pickup truck like the 2019 Ford F-150 or GMC Sierra 1500, then you probably need a truck that can get stuff done. Whether you want to haul a trailer full of camping supplies out into the woods for a long weekend or load up the bed with lumber, towing and payload capacity are important for finishing the job. These numbers can vary depending on how you configure and equip your truck, but to keep things simple let’s look at maximum values for both of these trucks.

  The 2019 Ford F-150 has a maximum conventional towing capacity of 13,200 lbs. which is a best-in-class value for this type of truck. No matter what you are looking to haul, whether it is a trailer full of drywall or a camper packed up with tents, coolers, and other equipment, the Ford F-150 is a perfect choice. It also has a maximum payload of up to 3,270 lbs. and that is also a best-in-class capacity that makes it a great choice for both work and play.

  On the other hand, the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 has a maximum conventional towing capacity of 12,500 lbs. That is a good amount of weight that it can haul and certainly good enough for a lot of tasks, but you can see it falls a full 1,000 lbs. short of what the Ford F-150 can handle. Its maximum payload is 2,160 lbs. of cargo, which is good but still more than 1,000 lbs. less than what you can pack into the back of the F-150.

• Technology

  
   

  When looking at interior features and technology, sometimes it is helpful to look at overall options between two vehicles. In some instances, however, it is easier to pick two comparable trim levels and see what each of them has to offer. So consider the 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum, which has a starting MSRP of $56,515 and the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali, which retails starting at $56,195.

  The 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum includes dual-zone automatic temperature control, an 8-inch productivity screen, and ambient lighting throughout the cabin. It also includes push-button start, an outside temperature display, power-adjustable pedals with driver memory, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. There are genuine wood accents in the interior, a Bang & Olufsen premium sound system, and heated front and rear seats.

  Features in the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali are quite similar, as it has an 8-inch Infotainment system with a Bose premium sound system. There are numerous USB ports throughout the cabin, and it has heated front passenger and driver seats. The Sierra 1500 Denali has dual-zone climate control and an auto-dimming rearview mirror, but the driver memory system only includes the seat and mirrors, not the pedals.

• Safety

  
   

  Even if you are primarily interested in a full-size pickup for its ability to work hard and get the job done, safety features are still important. Whether you are driving alone, taking employees to or from a job site, or cruising around with friends and family on the weekend, you want to be sure everyone stays safe. While the Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra 1500 are pretty comparable, there are a few points where the F-150 simply pulls ahead.

  The 2019 Ford F-150 includes front driver and passenger airbags, seat-mounted airbags for the front passenger and driver, and inflatable second-row safety belts. It has AdvanceTrac with stability control and canopy side curtain airbags that help prevent injuries in case of a rollover. The Ford F-150 has available blind spot information system and cross-traffic alert, with available adaptive cruise control that includes stop-and-go and pre-collision assist. The rearview camera features dynamic hitch assist to help line up the hitch ball with a trailer receiver for easier trailering.

  Fortunately, the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 also has a great suite of safety features, including 6 airbags and StabiliTrak for stability and traction control. There is an available lane change alert with side blind zone alert and a rear cross traffic alert. Although the Sierra 1500 includes cruise control that functions with the StabiliTrak system, it lacks the pre-collision assist found in the Ford F-150’s adaptive cruise control.

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