Arriving into every model year as the full package when it comes to a pickup truck, the GMC Sierra 1500 has the power and capability to get the job done, a luxuriously crafted interior to keep you comfortable while you work, and loads of the latest technology at your disposal. The Sierra 1500 is a top-tier truck, available in 8 different trim levels—morphing to fit every truck enthusiast’s needs. However, there is stiff competition in the pickup truck segment and with many other offerings on the market, which truck is truly the best? Here at Gus Brown Port Perry, we’ve done the research for you, read along with our experts as we compare key features from the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 to the Ford F-150.
Performance and Capability
It’s a tight competition all around, especially when comparing the performance specs of the Sierra 1500 and F-150. Both trucks have a plethora of engine options available, with the Sierra slightly edging out in max horsepower while the F-150 wins the torque battle. Both models have a plethora of engine options available, seemingly satisfying every taste on the market. However with all those powertrains, what stands out?
Enhanced 2.7L Turbo High-Output Four-Cylinder
Coming as the standard engine option on the Sierra 1500, the 2.7L four-cylinder isn’t an engine to sleep on, enhanced and updated from the previous model year, this engine offers 20% more torque than the previous model year. With 310 horses and 430 lb-ft of torque at your disposal, you’re going to have more power than the standard 3.3L V6 on the F-150 (290 hp, 265 lb-ft torque).
Available 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel
For those diesel lovers out there, the Sierra also vies to have the superior high-end diesel engine offering in the form of the 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine, slotting in at 277 hp (best-in-class) and 460 lb-ft of torque, essentially making the Sierra 1500 the ultimate towing machine. In a controversial move by Ford, they have discarded Diesel options for their F-150 vehicles for the 2022 model year future model years, so if you’re looking for a diesel option, the Sierra 1500 has the edge.
| 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 | VS | 2022 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Trims Available | 8 |
| 4 | Engine Options | 6 |
| 460 hp | Maximum Horsepower | 450 hp |
| 460 lb.-ft. | Maximum Torque | 510 lb.-ft. |
| 5,987 kg/13,200 lb | Maximum Towing Capacity | 6,350 kg/14,000 lb |
Technology and Comfort
Offering the latest technology for drivers to enjoy—especially in the serene Denali models, the Sierra 1500 makes its case even stranger against the F-150 in this department. Drivers will enjoy more than 40” of available combined driver-focused digital displays (most-in-class), up to 14 available camera views and a luxurious 12-speaker Bose premium series sound system. The Sierra dominates the infotainment battle with a 13.4” offering compared to the F-150’s 12” screen. The F-150 also does not yet offer the ever-popular head-up display that is being adopted by many other models on the market, while of course yes, the Sierra 1500 does have an available head-up display—for all of your essential driving information conveniently in your line of sight.
Why Drivers Should Choose the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
| 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Key Advantages | 2022 Ford F-150 Key Advantages |
|---|---|
| Best-in-class diesel horsepower | Best-in-class available towing |
| Best-in-class 4WD diesel towing capacity | Best-in-class available payload |
| Most in class, over 40” of combined driver-focused digital displays | Class-exclusive Pro Power Onboard |
| Most trailering-assistance technologies in class | |
| Best-in-class 16-way power front seats with massage feature | |
| Best-in-class crew cab front head and legroom | |
| Best-in-class cargo bed volume |
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