Battle of the Giants: Ford F250 vs Chevy Silverado 3500

:muscle:The Ford F250 has a 6.8L gas V8 engine with 405 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque, while the Chevy Silverado 3500 has a 6.6L gas V8 engine with 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque.

:car:In a 0-60 mph test, the Ford F250 recorded a time of 8.5 seconds, while the Chevy Silverado 3500 completed the same test in 9.59 seconds.

:truck:Both trucks have a 10-speed transmission, but the Ford F250's transmission performed better than expected. It shifted smoothly and contributed to its impressive performance.

:vertical_traffic_light:The Ford F250 has a longer warm-up time compared to the Chevy Silverado 3500, which is worth considering if you live in a cold climate.

:money_with_wings:If you're looking to tow up to 10,000 lbs, the Ford F250 with a 6.8L engine and 3.73 rear axle ratio is recommended. But if you need to tow more or closer to the truck's maximum capacity, it's advisable to opt for the 4.30 rear axle ratio.

Which truck has more horsepower?

—The Ford F250 has more horsepower with 405 compared to the Chevy Silverado 3500's 401 horsepower.

Which truck is faster in a 0-60 mph test?

—The Ford F250 is faster, recording a time of 8.5 seconds, while the Chevy Silverado 3500 completed the same test in 9.59 seconds.

Which transmission performed better?

—The Ford F250's 10-speed transmission performed better than expected, providing smooth shifts and contributing to its impressive performance.

Which truck has a longer warm-up time?

—The Ford F250 has a longer warm-up time compared to the Chevy Silverado 3500, which is something to consider if you live in a cold climate.

Which truck is recommended for towing up to 10,000 lbs?

—For towing up to 10,000 lbs, the Ford F250 with a 6.8L engine and 3.73 rear axle ratio is recommended.

02:07The Ford F250 has a 6.8L gas V8 engine with 405 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque, while the Chevy Silverado 3500 has a 6.6L gas V8 engine with 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque.

02:48In a 0-60 mph test, the Ford F250 recorded a time of 8.5 seconds, while the Chevy Silverado 3500 completed the same test in 9.59 seconds.

03:23Both trucks have a 10-speed transmission, but the Ford F250's transmission performed better than expected. It shifted smoothly and contributed to its impressive performance.

03:58The Ford F250 has a longer warm-up time compared to the Chevy Silverado 3500, which is worth considering if you live in a cold climate.

04:32If you're looking to tow up to 10,000 lbs, the Ford F250 with a 6.8L engine and 3.73 rear axle ratio is recommended. But if you need to tow more or closer to the truck's maximum capacity, it's advisable to opt for the 4.30 rear axle ratio.