Face-Off: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500

Domestic pickup trucks are compared in this review of performance, comfort, and safety

Jon Linkov, Consumer Reports Autos Editor.

By Jon Linkov
Autos Editor

July 1, 2021

Chevrolet Silverado Gas, Ford F150 Gas, Ram 1500 Gas

Every year pickup trucks are among the top-selling new vehicles. They often do double- or even triple-duty for consumers: a job-site-ready work truck during the week, a family vehicle on nights and weekends, and a vacation-friendly vehicle suitable for long-distance trips towing a boat or camper.

These trucks are available with a variety of cab sizes, powertrains, bed lengths, and comfort features. That world of possibilities also makes it hard to narrow down your choices. Fortunately, we’ve tested multiple versions of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150, and Ram 1500.

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Jon Linkov

Jon Linkov is the deputy auto editor at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2002, covering varied automotive topics including buying and leasing, maintenance and repair, ownership, reliability, used cars, and electric vehicles. He manages CR’s lineup of special interest publications, hosts CR’s “Talking Cars” podcast, and writes and edits content for CR’s online and print products. An avid cyclist, Jon also enjoys driving his ’80s-era sports car and instructing at track days.