What are facts about the ford vs Chevy debate?

Answer 1

I'll give you some facts on the muscle car and pickup truck debate between Ford and Chevrolet.

MUSCLE CARS

2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS - 6.2L V8, 406 horsepower, 390 pound feet of torque

0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, 23mpg highway

2011 Ford Mustang GT - 5.0L V8, 412 horsepower, 390 pound feet of torque, 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, 26mpg highway

CLEAR WINNER: Ford Mustang GT

LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS

2011 Chevrolet Silverado - 6.2L V8, 406 horsepower, 412 pound feet of torque

max towing of 10,300 pounds, payload of 2,900 pounds, 22mpg highway

2011 Ford F150 - 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 360 horsepower, 420 pound feet of torque

max towing of 11,500 pounds, payload of 3,060 pounds, 26mpg highway

CLEAR WINNER: Ford F-150, even with that V6 (V6 has twin turbos with direct injection)

HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS

2011 Chevrolet Silverado - 6.6L Duramax Diesel V8 w/ 6-speed Allison Transmission, 397 horsepower and 765 lb ft of torque, max towing of 21,300 pounds

2011 Ford F350 SD - 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel V8 w/ 6-speed HD Torqshift Transmission, 400 horsepower and 800 lb ft of torque, max towing of 22,500 pounds

CLEAR WINNER: Ford F350 SD

Muscle cars and pickup trucks is where Ford and General Motors don't tread lightly. GM is Ford's biggest competitor when it comes to pickup trucks and muscle cars. Dodge simply can't compete anymore.