The time has come for you to choose a new truck to take you around Geneva, Canandaigua, and Rochester, NY. There are many options tearing up the road, but two models that may have caught your eye are the 2021 Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra.
If you’re wondering which pickup is the right match for you, then you’ve come to the right place. The team at Friendly Ford is here to put the F-150 and the Sierra to the test, so you can choose the best model for you.
When choosing your next truck, you need to make sure that you find a model with the power needed to tackle some of your biggest work projects. Luckily, the 2021 Ford F-150 offers six commanding engine options for you to choose from, each more rugged than the next:
Engine Option |
Horsepower |
Torque |
3.3-liter Ti-VCT V6 |
290 HP |
265 lb-ft |
2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6 |
325 HP |
400 lb-ft |
5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 |
400 HP |
410 lb-ft |
3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 |
400 HP |
500 lb-ft |
3.0-liter Power Stroke® V6 |
250 HP |
440 lb-ft |
3.5-liter PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6 |
430 HP |
570 lb-ft |
On the other hand, the GMC Sierra only has five engine options for you to choose from. You may also notice a difference in performance, as its most robust motor tops out at 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
The Sierra, just like the F-150, also offers a diesel powertrain to help you maximize your gas tank and improve your fuel economy. However, only the F-150 has a hybrid engine available for an eco-friendly, efficient commute.
The additional power in the 2021 Ford F-150 also helps this truck haul some serious cargo. When properly equipped, this pickup can take on a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 pounds. You may have to leave your larger camper or boat at home with the GMC Sierra, though, since it tops out at 11,800 pounds when properly equipped.
To help make hauling your trailer as simple as possible, the F-150 is available with Pro Trailer Backup Assist™. This system seamlessly syncs your truck and trailer, allowing you to control the direction in which it turns while in reverse with a simple turn of a dial.
Backing your camper into your campsite may not be as easy in the Sierra though, since this a Ford-exclusive technology.
In addition to hauling some of your largest toys, you’ll also need to load up your truck bed with construction equipment or a couple of kayaks on the weekend. With long bed options on both the 2021 Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra, you’ll be able to pack it all in.
Some of your heaviest items may not be able to make the journey in the Sierra, though, with a maximum payload capacity of 2,250 pounds. Nothing gets left behind with the F-150 since it can be properly equipped to take on a payload of 3,325 pounds.
Despite their many similarities, the 2021 Ford F-150 sails past the GMC Sierra when it comes to capability and engine performance. If you want to make sure your next truck can take on some of your biggest projects around Geneva, Canandaigua, and Rochester, New York, you’ll want to get behind the wheel of the F-150.
Come see this truck in action today at Friendly Ford. Call us to set up a test drive.