Fuel Economy
Full-size trucks aren't usually very fuel-efficient, but the 2023 Ford F-150 offers a hybrid powertrain that uses less gas than most. Hanford drivers will like that it gets 25 mpg in the city and on the highway.
The 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 offers a turbodiesel engine that returns a thrifty 24 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. However, since diesel fuel is normally more expensive than gas, you don't enjoy much savings from it.
Ride and Handling
The 2023 Ford F-150 has light steering and strong brakes that keep it poised on winding roads in Fresno.
The 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 doesn't have much steering feel or athleticism, and its ride feels a bit harsh over bumps in the road.
Off-Roading
If you want to explore rocky canyons or wooded trails near Lemoore, you need a rugged truck with a solid suspension. The 2023 Ford F-150 is available with several off-roading packages, along with an off-road oriented trim - the F-150 Raptor. F-150 Raptor R variants come with a potent, 700-horsepower engine.
The 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500's most proficient off-roader is the ZR2 trim. Its brawniest engine produces just 420 horsepower.