Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra comparison: Spec battle

Australians are spoilt for choice when it comes to purchasing a factory-backed full-size US pickup in 2025.

In addition to the familiar Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Toyota has finally made the Tundra available to the masses after conducting a long-term development program and ownership trial.

Further, Ram has come out with an updated version of the top-selling 1500, although the absence of a V8 under its big bonnet is sure to stir up some controversy among fans of American muscle.

In fact, Chevrolet is now the only manufacturer to still offer a V8 pickup Down Under, making the baby Silverado a unique proposition.

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But it can’t quite compete with rivals from an efficiency standpoint, if that’s a priority for potential buyers.

That said, this quartet of pickups are separated by much more than engine specs. From interior features to servicing costs, there’s plenty to differentiate each model in this growing market.

Which begs the question – how do they compare on paper? And which promises the best bang for your bucks?

Here we’re comparing the base variants of each of the four players in the segment, all of which are converted to right-hand drive locally, three by Walkinshaw Automotive.

Let us know which US-built pickup you’d buy in the comments below.

Pricing

There’s a significant price gap between the entry-level variants of each model, with nearly $50,000 separating the F-150 XLT SWB and Tundra Limited. The Ford is the cheapest by a wide margin, although there will be more affordable versions of the facelifted MY25 Ram 1500 coming soon.

Drivetrains and Efficiency

As previously mentioned, the Silverado is the last remaining V8 pickup in Australia following the 2025 Ram 1500’s shift to a downsized 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six. The F-150 and Tundra employ V6s, and none offer diesel power.

The Tundra is unique in that it utilises a mild-hybrid powertrain combining a 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor and battery pack as part of the drivetrain.

All four pickups are capable of towing up to 4500kg, although the Ram boasts the best payload with 863kg of capacity.

The Ram also benefits from its smaller displacement six-cylinder engine in the efficiency department, consuming 10.7L/100km on the combined cycle.

However, it won’t get you as far between fill-ups as the F-150, which has a whopping 136L fuel tank.

While all models have four-wheel drive capability, the Silverado is the only model with a full-time 4×4 system.

Dimensions

Servicing and Warranty

The F-150 is a class above when it comes to aftersales support, with Ford offering a benchmark warranty, long service intervals, and the most affordable capped-price servicing program.

Safety

None of these American-built pickups have been tested by ANCAP, which makes comparing safety characteristics a challenging task.

Nonetheless, each model is sold with a slightly differing set of safety equipment.

All models are equipped with:

• Airbags
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane departure alert
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Emergency steering assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Reversing camera
• Rear parking sensors

On top of the above standard equipment, some models gain a surround-view camera, driver attention monitoring, front parking sensors, and lane tracing assist.

Standard Equipment

Given the elevated price point of full-size pickups in Australia, all are generally very well-equipped both inside and out. Here’s how the key equipment across them compares.

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