Here's Why the 2018 Ford F-150 Leaves the 2018 GMC Sierra Spinning in the Snow

There’s no denying it, the 2018 Ford F-150 and the 2018 GMC Sierra are two popular pickups. They’re both capable full-size trucks, but when they go head-to-head it’s easy to see why the F-150 is simply a better truck and worthy of the legendary F-150 name.

Here’s why the GMC Sierra simply can’t compete with the Ford F-150:

Interior Comfort

Remember when pickup trucks were just expected to be uncomfortable? It was a price you had to pay for driving a capable work truck. We’re happy those days are long gone, and it’s especially true when you’re driving the F-150. It delivers a quiet, comfortable ride that doesn’t change on long drives. The seats are well positioned, comfortable, and offer plenty of support.

“Indeed, the seats and padding on the F-150 are excellent, fitting for a truck that really is an enjoyable place to spend swaths of time. On a whole afternoon of driving — which, with that big tank, meant never worrying about needing fuel — I never cramped up. All the nooks and cubbies are right where I want them. There were no squeaks, rattles of creaking anywhere in the cabin.”

- Driving.ca

While the Sierra’s interior has some upsides, it’s been noted by numerous automotive publications that the materials used can seem “cheap” and look flimsy. The major concern for most though is the position of the steering wheel—it’s off center which can make finding a comfortable driving position hard.

“Our number-one gripe is actually with the Sierra’s steering wheel: It’s offset to the right, which made finding a comfortable position difficult for our drivers.”

- Car and Driver

Engines and Efficiency

Ford offers five different engine options for its 2018 F-150 lineup, including a new 3L Power Stroke V6 diesel option. With so many engines to choose from, it’s not difficult to find the right engine option for your lifestyle. Gas engine options for 2018 include a 3.3L naturally aspirated V6, the incredibly popular 2.7L EcoBoost V6, a beastly 5.0L V8, and the impressive 3.5L EcoBoost V6. The Sierra comes with four engine options—none of them diesel.

Fuel efficiency is important to most drivers, so you’ll be happy to know the F-150 is better on gas than the Sierra, depending on the engine beneath the hood. At its best, the Sierra uses 13L of fuel per 100km in the city and 9L on the highway, while the  Ford uses only 11.7L / 100km in the city and 9L on the highway. It’s close, but if you’re working and driving in the city fairly often, the savings from the Ford will add up quickly.

And when those engines are matched with a new 10-speed transmission, you really can’t ask for a better ride out of a full-size pickup truck.

“The 10-speed’s effortless upshifts are matched with quick and intelligent downshifts that sometimes swap up to five cogs for highway passes. Its shift logic is fairly intelligent; we’ve noticed that it doesn’t reach into the last two gears without significant time cruising at highway speeds, and it makes the most of its wider gear spread to offer lower-numerical rear axle ratios for better fuel economy without sacrificing towing capability.”

- The Car Connection

Best-in-Class Towing

Whether it’s for work or play, if you own a pickup you’re likely going to be towing some heavy loads. You’ll never have to ask yourself, “Can my truck tow that?” when you’re driving the 2018 Ford F-150. Providing best-in-class towing capabilities, the F-150 can tow more than any other gas or diesel competitor. When equipped with the available 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine—producing 375 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque—the F-150 can tow up to 5,987 kg (13,200 lbs).

The 2018 GMC Sierra is only capable of towing 5,670 kg (12,500 lbs) and that’s when it’s equipped with a 6.2L V8 engine which is much less fuel efficient than Ford’s EcoBoost V6. In other words, the Sierra forces you to spend more money on fuel while still coming up short on towing capabilities.

These are a few of the key upsides to driving a 2018 F-150 over its GMC competitor, but there are plenty more. Take a test drive and experience everything the F-150 has to offer; you’ll quickly realize why it’s a cut above all other trucks on the road, including the Sierra.