2011 Pickup Truck Of The Year
Silverado HD vs. Raptor vs. F-250 Super Duty
By Sean P. Holman, Photography by The Four Wheeler Staff
Specifications As Tested
| GENERAL |
| Vehicle/model |
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab |
2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab |
2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab |
| Base price |
$38,860 |
$38,020 |
$44,095 |
| Price as tested (see sidebar for details) |
$56,308 |
$48,505 |
$60,525 |
| ENGINE |
| Type |
OHV V-8 |
SOHC V-8 |
OHV V-8 |
| Displacement (ci/liter) |
403/6.6 |
379/6.2 |
406/6.7 |
| Bore x stroke (in) |
4.06 x 3.90 |
4.02 x 3.74 |
3.90 x 4.25 |
| Compression ratio |
16.0:1 |
9.8:1 |
16.2:1 |
| Intake |
Direct injection with high-pressure common rail, turbocharged, intercooled |
Sequential multi-port electronic |
High-pressure common rail, turbocharged, intercooled |
| Mfg.'s power/torque rating @ rpm |
397 @ 3,000/765 @ 1,600 |
401 (411) @ 5,500/434 @ 4,500 (premium fuel) |
400 @ 2,800/800 @ 1,600 |
| Mfg.'s suggested fuel type |
Ultra-low sulfer diesel or B20 |
Regular unleaded |
Ultra-low sulfur diesel or B20 |
| DRIVETRAIN |
| Transmission |
Allison 1000 6-speed automatic |
6R80 6-speed automatic |
6R140 TorqShift 6-speed automatic |
| Ratios: 1st |
3.10:1 |
4.17:1 |
3.97:1 |
| 2nd |
1.81:1 |
2.34:1 |
2.32:1 |
| 3rd |
1.41:1 |
1.52:1 |
1.52:1 |
| 4th |
1.00:1 |
1.14:1 |
1.15:1 |
| 5th |
0.71:1 |
0.87:1 |
0.86:1 |
| 6th |
0.61:1 |
0.69:1 |
0.67:1 |
| Reverse |
4.49:1 |
3.40:1 |
3.13:1 |
| Axle ratio |
3.73:1 |
4.10:1 |
3.55:1 |
| Transfer case |
Magna part-time 2-speed |
Borg-Warner 4419 part-time 2-speed |
Magna ESOF 273 part-time 2-speed |
| Low-range ratio |
2.69:1 |
2.64:1 |
2.72:1 |
| Crawl ratio |
31:1 |
45:1 |
38:1 |
| FRAME/BODY |
| Frame |
Ladder-type |
Ladder-type |
Ladder-type |
| Body |
Steel |
Steel |
Steel |
| SUSPENSION/AXLES |
| Front |
Long- and short-arm independent torsion bar/American Axle 9.25-inch |
Coil-on-shock, long-spindle double-wishbone independent, aluminum lower control arm, forged steel upper arm, Fox Racing Shox/Ford 8.8-inch |
Monobeam, coil springs, shock absorbers, stabilizer bar/Dana Super 60 10.0-inch |
| Rear |
Semi-elliptic, two-stage multi-leaf spring/American Axle 11.5-inch/Eaton G80 mechanical locker |
Hotchkiss-type non-independent live, leaf springs, outboard shock absorbers, Fox Racing Shox/Ford 9.75-inch/GKN ELD (electronic locking differential) |
Live axle with leaf springs, staggered shock absorbers, stabilizer bar/Ford 10.5-inch/GKN ELD |
| STEERING |
| Type |
Power-assisted recirculating ball |
Power rack-and-pinion |
Power-assisted recirculating ball |
| Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.57:1 |
3.74 |
4.2 |
| Ratio |
16:1 |
20:1 |
20.41:1 |
| BRAKES |
| Front |
13.97-inch vented disc, dual-piston calipers |
13.8-inch vented disc, dual-piston calipers |
13.66-inch vented disc, dual-piston calipers |
| Rear |
14.17-inch vented disc, dual-piston calipers |
3.7-inch vented disc, single-piston calipers |
13.39-inch vented disc, dual-piston calipers |
| ABS |
Four-wheel |
Four-wheel |
Four-wheel |
| WHEELS/TIRES |
| Wheels (in) |
20 x 8.5 |
17 x 8.5 |
20 x 8 |
| Tires |
LT265/70R18 Michelin LTX A/T2 |
LT315/70R17 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO |
LT275/65R20 Michelin LTX A/T2 |
| FUEL ECONOMY |
| EPA city/highway |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Observed city/highway/trail |
14.46 |
11.25 |
13.88 |
| DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES |
| Weight (lb) |
7,208 |
6,006 |
7,812 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
153.7 |
133.3 |
156.2 |
| Overall length (in) |
240.1 |
220.9 |
246.8 |
| Overall width (in) |
80.0 |
86.3 |
79.9 |
| Height (in) |
78.3 |
78.4 |
79.7 |
| Track f/r (in) |
68.8/67.3 |
73.6/73.6 |
68.3/67.2 |
| Minimum ground clearance (in) |
8.2 |
10.0 |
8.1 |
| Bed dimensions LxWxH (in) |
78.8 x 62.4 x 21.0 |
67.0 x 50.0 x 22.4 |
81.8 x 69.3 x 20.0 |
| Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft) |
50.5 |
44.6 |
50.8 |
| Approach/departure angles (deg) |
18/24.1 |
31.1/24.9 |
20 /19 |
| Breakover angle (deg) |
19.3 |
20.8 |
18.1 |
| GVWR (lb) |
10,000 |
7,000 |
10,000 |
| Payload (lb) |
2,792 |
930 |
2,430 |
| Maximum towing capacity (lb) |
16,700 |
6,000 |
15,700 |
| Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Fuel capacity (gal) |
36 |
26 |
26 |
| PERFORMANCE |
| 0-60 mph (sec) |
7.23 |
7.17 |
8.48 |
| Quarter-mile (sec @ mph) |
15.75 @ 86.54 |
15.57 @ 90.38 |
16.49 @ 82.86 |
| Braking 60-0 mph (ft) |
164.68 |
158.56 |
165.83 |
| Ramp Travel Index |
221 |
494 |
361 |
Options As Tested
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab
Interior Plus Package ($470); HD Trailering Equipment Package ($780); Convenience Package ($545); Exterior Plus Package ($550); off road suspension ($275); Duramax turbo diesel ($7,195); front bucket seats with leather-appointed seating surface ($1,795); 20-inch forged polished aluminum wheels ($1,395); Allison six-speed automatic transmission ($1,200); 6-inch tubular chromed assist steps ($689); rear vision camera system ($450); head curtain air bags for front and rear outboard occupants and seat-mounted side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger ($395); Protection Package ($384); mirrors, camper-style, heated, power adjustable ($240); radiator cover ($55); camper/5th wheel trailer wiring provisions ($35); destination charge ($995)
2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab
Preferred Equipment Package 517A ($3,000); Luxury Package ($1,950); Graphics Package ($1,075); Sony navigation radio ($2,430); tailgate step ($375): trailer brake controller ($230); rear view camera ($450); destination and delivery ($975)
2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab
Preferred Equipment Package 608A ($7,835); LT275/65R20 OWL all-terrain tires ($1,375); 3.55 electronic locking axle ($390); FX4 Off-Road Package ($295); engine block heater ($75); upfitter switches ($125); extra heavy-duty alternator ($75); stowable bed extender ($250); Tough Bed spray-in bedliner ($450); cable lock ($120); lower accent two-tone paint ($470); Lariat Ultimate Package ($3,995); destination and delivery ($975)
By Sean P. Holman
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