Numerous trucks are available on the Australian market, which can make choosing your next vehicle challenging. However, one vehicle stands out if you're looking for a ute that can take you from work to play in Emerald, QLD. Here's why you should look for an F-150 for sale in Australia if you're considering purchasing a new rig.
Before making a choice, you want to feel confident that you understand what all the options have to offer. Since the "remanufactured" Chevrolet Silverado and RAM 1500 are the F-150's closest competitors, you'll want to check out the stats of these popular utes and see how the F-150 stacks up.
These Americanized utes all come with a roomy tub designed to tote anything your heart desires, but there's a bit of a discrepancy when it comes to their payload. The Chevy Silverado has the lowest payload, maxing out at 760kg: a respectable but not impressive amount. Next up is the RAM 1500. Despite having a beefy build, the RAM 1500 can only carry 833kg.
The F-150 outshines the RAM 1500 and Chevy Silverado with a whopping payload of 953kg, making this vehicle an easy choice if you carry some weighty cargo. In addition, heavy-duty hauliers will be happy to hear that all three vehicles are equipped with a 4.5-tonne maximum braked towing capacity.
While all three of these vehicles may have an Austrailian iteration, only one has the ideal dimensions to suit our road infrastructure down under. The newer DT RAM 1500 Crew Cab model is 5916mm long, 2085mm wide excluding mirrors, and 1971mm in height.
The Silverado 1500 is close to the same size, with the LTZ Crew Cab coming in at 5931mm in length, 2063mm in width, and 1971 in height. Arriving in mid-2023, the F-150 Super Crew is the smallest of the three vehicles. With a length of 5885mm, a width of 2029, and a height of 1961mm, the F-150 is barely smaller than its competitors.
Perfectly-Sized for Emerald, QLD, Road Infrastructure
Being slightly smaller isn't a detriment for the F-150. On the contrary, the F-150 is actually better suited to Australian roads and parking centres due to its size and maneuverability. American roads are designed in a grid pattern, with spacious lanes and roomy parking lots, giving large vehicles plenty of room to maneuver. Since Australian roads are designed to account for natural topography, the streets are typically narrower, which means the F-150 fits perfectly.
Currently, the vehicles compared here only have a single powertrain option, although Ford Australia is discussing the addition of a battery-powered F-150 Lightning. The RAM 1500 has a 5.7-litre HEMI petrol V8 under the bonnet. The HEMI motor brings 291kW of power and 556Nm of torque. Chevrolet's Australian iteration of the Silverado boasts a 6.2-litre V8 providing 313kW and 624Nm.
The F-150 sets itself apart from the RAM 1500 and Silverado by having a non-V8 engine, choosing instead to use a twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre petrol V6 EcoBoost. The tough twin turbos crank out a respectable 298kW and 674Nm. Offering the highest torque of the trio, the F-150 proves it's built for towing.
If you're looking for a hardworking ute prepared to tackle even the most demanding task, the F-150 won't disappoint. It packs plenty of power under the hood, and it's the ideal size to navigate Australian city streets.
Don't settle for a subpar vehicle when you could drive an icon. Keep an eye on your local Ford dealership because the new F-150 will be rolling in soon.