How the Ford F-350 Offers More Versatility and Power Over Its Chevy Rival

In the world of boxing, the biggest bouts are the ones featuring heavyweight champions. The same can be said of heavy-duty trucks. These larger, powerful pickups provide drivers with the strength to tow heavy loads and the ample bed size to carry large payloads. But what many folks don’t know is that today’s heavy-duty trucks are also great as commuter and recreational vehicles. Automakers like Ford and Chevrolet offer many exceptional comfort and convenience features on their heavy-duty truck models. The Ford Super Duty and Chevy Heavy-Duty truck models offer drivers more than just capability, but which one offers drivers the most versatility?

In comparing the 2024 Ford F-350 vs 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500, we see two heavy-duty trucks that provide drivers with the ability to get the job done; however, they also give you advanced features that make driving your truck more enjoyable. Still, the Ford offers more options than the Chevy, making it the more versatile truck. At DePaula Ford, we are proud to offer the full lineup of Ford vehicles, including the 2024 Ford F-350 truck. This gives us the ability to offer you the F-350 truck you want with all of the features you desire. Let’s take a closer look at these two pickups and see why Ford’s heavy-duty workhorse has more to offer drivers.

The F-350 Gives You More Engine Options

If you are like most drivers who buy a heavy-duty truck, you will want to get the performance and capability that only these kinds of vehicles can provide. This means powerful engines on a large truck with unrivaled towing and hauling capability. Both the Ford F-350 and Chevy Silverado 3500 fit this description; however, the Ford gives you more engine options than the Chevy.

A key similarity between these two trucks is the ability to choose between conventional gasoline and diesel engines. The Silverado 3500 offers drivers a 6.6-liter V8 gas engine and a 6.6-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8. Both come paired with an Allison 10-speed automatic transmission. Of the two, the diesel is more powerful. The V8 gas engine provides up to 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque, making the Chevy capable of towing up to 19,080 lbs. The Turbo-Diesel surpasses this, producing 470 hp and 975 lb-ft of torque, giving you up to 36,000 lbs of trailering ability when using a fifth wheel and gooseneck hitch.

Ford offers you four engine options on the 2024 F-350, making the choices more versatile for drivers. All of them come with a TorqShift 10-speed automatic transmission. The base engine is a 6.8-liter V8 gas engine that delivers up to 405 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque. This engine gives you the ability to tow up to 18,900 lbs. The other gas engine on the Ford F-350 is a 7.3-liter V8. This has been nicknamed “Godzilla” after the giant monster, and it delivers monster performance. This provides an output of 430 hp and 485 lb-ft of torque, so you can also tow up to 18,900 pounds. As you can see, these are comparable to the gas engine on the Chevy but will give you more output, improving your performance. This is why the F-350 may be better suited to someone looking to use their heavy-duty truck for a daily commute.

You can also choose between two different turbo-diesel engines on the 2024 Ford F-350. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke Turbo-Diesel V8 gives you up to 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, which exceeds the output of the Chevy Duramax Turbo-Diesel. This engine can help you tow up to 36,500 lbs when using a gooseneck hitch and a fifth wheel configuration on your truck. There is also an available high-output version of this turbo-diesel engine on the F-350. This gives you an impressive 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft of torque output, surpassing all of the other engines. In addition, when equipped with this engine, a fifth wheel, and a gooseneck hitch, the 2024 F-350 can tow up to 38,000 pounds.

The F-350’s Extensive Trim Lineup

Versatility is often seen in the number of different configurations you can choose on your truck. Both the 2024 Ford F-350 and the 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 come with a choice of rear-wheel and four-wheel drive. The rear-wheel drive gives you improved towing and hauling capability, while the four-wheel drive provides you with better traction. In addition, you can choose between two different payload bed sizes on the F-350 and the Silverado 3500. Finally, three different cab styles on these two trucks. The regular cab gives you two full-size doors and one row of seats, while the crew cab has four full-size doors and two full rows of seats. Landing between the two cab styles is the super cab on the Ford and the double cab on the Chevy. These half-size doors in the back give you a little less legroom for passengers seated in the back. In general, if you are looking to use your truck primarily for work, then a regular cab may make the most sense, while the two-row cabs lend themselves to a mix of work and recreational uses.

While both trucks check the boxes when it comes to drivetrain, payload bed, and cab style options, Ford gives you more choices of trim level. The base model of the Ford is the XL, while the Chevy starts with the Work Truck. The next level up for the F-350 is the XLT, while the comparable trim on the Silverado 3500 is the LT. Ford offers a third trim level, the LARIAT, which compares to the LTZ on the Chevy. However, there are three luxury trims on the Ford, while Chevy only offers one. So while Ford drivers can choose between the King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited on the F-350, the only option on the Chevy Silverado 3500 is the High Country. As a result, you end up getting more configurations on the F-350.

Customize Your F-350’s Interior With a Variety of Upgrades

Both of these brands have taken steps to add comfort and convenience features to their respective heavy-duty trucks, but Ford provides a larger number of ones to choose from on the F-350 than you will find on the Chevy Silverado 3500. The base model F-350 XL features a SYNC 4 system with an 8-inch touchscreen. This allows you to scroll through the various features with the swipe of your finger. The seats on the XL come with vinyl upholstery, but you can opt for cloth fabric seats as an option. In comparison, the Silverado 3500 Work Truck comes with a smaller 7-inch touchscreen on its Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System. In addition, the Work Truck comes with vinyl seats. You do not have the option of adding cloth seats on this trim.

You can also see these differences on the upper trim levels of these two trucks. For example, if you want an advanced audio system on your Chevy Silverado 3500, you will need to choose the High Country trim. The High Country comes with a Bose Premium Sound System. This has 7-speakers, including a Richbass woofer to capture the bass tones. This sound system is also available as an option on the LTZ trim. In contrast, the 2024 Ford F-350 LARIAT has an 8-speaker B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen that includes a subwoofer. This is an available option on the XLT as well, where the comparable Silverado 3500 LT does not offer this as an available feature. In addition, the three top trims of the F-350, the King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited, all have a massive 14-speaker B&O Unleashed Sound System by Bang & Olufsen. This will turn your heavy-duty truck into a mobile concert hall. With these entertainment options, you are sure to enjoy your daily commute and your weekend adventures even more.

The F-350 Gives You Heavy-Duty Power and Lots of Customization

Like many heavyweight fighters, the 2024 Ford F-350 and 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 will give you the heavy-duty strength you expect from this type of truck. However, with its increased number of engine and trim options, as well as its more extensively available comfort and convenience features, the F-350 is able to score a knockout blow on its competition by offering a wide range of options. This versatility is what helps make the 2024 Ford F-350 the heavyweight champion of the heavy-duty truck category. Now, it’s time for you to experience this strength and versatility for yourself. Visit us today at DePaula Ford and see how the Ford F-350 can add heavy-duty power to your daily travels.