Compare | Bowie, TX How the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 line up for real Bowie truck work, from lake weekends and show trailers to the school run. Park a Ford F-150 next to a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at a feed store in Bowie and most people couldn't tell you which one hauls more. Both pull trailers, carry crews and go to work every day across Montague County. The choice usually comes down to small things you'll use every week. So we skipped the spec table and went job by job. We sell Fords, so weigh our view with that in mind, but we've tried to be straight about what the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 does well. Quick answer: Both are capable full size trucks. The Ford F-150 tends to fit buyers who want help at the hitch and power at the jobsite, like available Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Pro Power Onboard. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tends to fit buyers set on an available diesel. Ratings vary by configuration, so ask the team at Kory Hooks Ford in Bowie for the exact numbers on the truck you're looking at. At a glance Sales line 940-338-0012 Sales hours Mon to Fri 8 to 6, Sat 8 to 5 Location 6486 US Hwy 287 North, Bowie In this post Which truck is easier to tow with to the lake or the stock show? Which one makes more sense as a daily work truck? Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's available diesel a reason to pick it? Which truck works better for family duty? How should you compare them on a test drive? Questions drivers ask Which truck is easier to tow with to the lake or the stock show? Set up right, either truck will handle a bass boat to Lake Amon G. Carter or a livestock trailer to a county show. The difference most people feel is how much help the truck gives you at the hitch and on the ramp. The Ford F-150 offers available Pro Trailer Backup Assist, which lets you steer the trailer in reverse with a knob on the dash while the truck turns the wheel. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has its own available trailering tech, including camera views that help you see around the trailer. Tow ratings on both depend on engine, axle, cab, bed and packages, so ask the team for the exact rating on the truck you're looking at. If you back a trailer twice a year, either truck works fine. If you back one down a crowded show barn alley every spring weekend, try Pro Trailer Backup Assist first. Some people don't care for it. Others won't buy a truck without it. Which one makes more sense as a daily work truck? For a lot of buyers around Bowie, Decatur and Jacksboro, the truck is a tool first. It sits at a jobsite all day, rides gravel and caliche, and gets washed when somebody remembers. Both trucks come in plain work trims and both climb into leather if you want it. The Ford feature our customers bring up most is Pro Power Onboard, available on certain Ford F-150 configurations. It's a generator built into the truck with outlets in the bed, so you can run saws or work lights without hauling a separate generator. Output varies by configuration, so confirm what the truck you're looking at has. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers an available multi flex tailgate that folds into a step and a small work surface. The Ford F-150 has an available Pro Access tailgate that swings open like a door. Open both on the lot and see which suits how you load. Bowie driver tip If your truck lives on US 287 between Bowie and Decatur and then turns onto a county road, ride in both trucks on rough pavement and on gravel. How the cab handles washboard on a Montague County road after a dry spell tells you more than any brochure. See the 2026 Ford F-150 Schedule a test drive Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's available diesel a reason to pick it? For some buyers, yes. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers an available diesel, and drivers who put long highway miles on a half ton with a trailer behind them often like how a diesel pulls. If that's on your must have list, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 deserves a serious look. The Ford F-150 lineup answers with gas engines, including turbocharged EcoBoost options and a V8. Fuel economy and towing figures change with each engine, cab and axle combination, so ask for the window sticker on the exact truck. A diesel also brings its own upkeep, like diesel exhaust fluid. Think about your real week. Somebody running Bowie to Wichita Falls and back on US 287 several times a week with a trailer is a different buyer than a family that tows to Lake Nocona four weekends a summer. Which truck works better for family duty? Both trucks come as crew cabs with full size back seats and the comfort features families want. Pay attention to how wide the back doors open in a tight school parking lot, where the car seat anchors sit, and how quiet the cab stays at highway speed. Bring the family to the test drive and put the car seats in both trucks. Screen layout is personal too. Some people like Ford's SYNC setup, some prefer Chevrolet's, and neither is wrong. Fits you if Ford F-150 You tow often and want available Pro Trailer Backup Assist on ramps You'd use a built in generator like available Pro Power Onboard You want gas engine choices to match how you drive Fits you if Chevrolet Silverado 1500 An available diesel half ton is high on your list You like the available multi flex tailgate You prefer Chevrolet's cab layout after driving both How should you compare them on a test drive? Drive them back to back, same day, same roads. Take each one out on US 287 to feel how it settles at speed, then turn onto a county road near Sunset or Alvord and listen for rattles. Back each one into a parking spot using only the cameras. Think about your real week. Ask what trims and packages are on the lot and what your current truck is worth. Our trade value tool gives you a starting number, and our finance department can walk you through options once you pick a truck. Ford Pickup & Delivery Pickup from home or work Once your Ford F-150 is home, eligible Fords can use complimentary Ford Pickup & Delivery. Tell us when and where, home or work, and we'll pick it up, service it at the dealership and bring it back. You can schedule it in the FordPass App, it depends on availability and distance, and parts and repairs are billed as usual. How Pickup & Delivery works Cab and Bed Questions Do the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 come in the same cab styles? + Both offer a regular cab, an extended cab and a crew cab, with bed lengths that change by cab. What's available varies by trim and model year, so check the exact build. Can I get a longer bed with a crew cab? + Some crew cab builds on both trucks pair with a longer bed, though not every trim offers it. Ask sales to pull up the builds you want. Are the two trucks built from the same materials? + They aren't. The Ford F-150 uses an aluminum alloy body and bed, while the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 uses a steel bed. Owners on both sides have their reasons. Truck Tech Questions What is Pro Trailer Backup Assist? + An available Ford feature that lets you steer a trailer in reverse by turning a knob while you handle speed and brakes. Availability depends on trim and packages. Does the Ford F-150 offer hands free highway driving? + Available Ford BlueCruise allows hands free driving on prequalified sections of divided highway while you keep your eyes on the road. It needs the right equipment and a paid plan after any trial. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers available Super Cruise. Can Pro Power Onboard run my tools at a jobsite? + It's designed for that within its output limits, which vary by configuration. Check the rating on the truck you're considering against what your tools draw. Towing Setup Questions Do I need anything extra to tow a boat with either truck? + Many towing equipped trucks have a factory hitch receiver. You'll still need the right ball mount, ball size and wiring, plus a brake controller if the trailer has electric brakes. What does a trailer brake controller do? + It lets the truck apply the trailer's electric brakes. Many towing packages build one into the dash, so ask whether the truck you're looking at has it. Is towing in Texas summer heat hard on a half ton? + Heat adds strain on any truck. Use tow or haul mode if equipped, watch the gauges on long climbs, and keep up with fluid service. Shopping Questions Can I drive a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at Kory Hooks Ford? + Kory Hooks Ford is a Ford store, so new inventory is Ford. Used inventory changes, so call sales at 940-338-0012 to see what's on the lot. Will my current Chevrolet truck have trade value at a Ford store? + Trucks of any brand can be traded in. Value comes down to condition, miles, records and local demand. How do I narrow down which Ford F-150 trim fits me? + Start with how you'll use it, then pick the cab and bed, then the engine. The sales team can explain what each package adds. Owning Your Truck in Bowie Can Kory Hooks Ford service my truck after I buy it? + The service department works on Fords and other makes with Ford trained technicians, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Do both trucks hold up on gravel and ranch roads? + Both are built for that kind of use. Tires, suspension packages and upkeep matter more on rough roads than the badge on the grille. Can I get four wheel drive on either truck? + Both offer four wheel drive on many trims. Ford's FX4 off road package is available on certain Ford F-150 trims. 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