Ford Super Duty vs GMC Sierra 2500 HD
If you’re a farmer, a construction worker, a rancher, or a DIY diehard, you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty. You need a truck that can match your energy. At Flood Ford Narragansett, we want to put popular models like the Ford F-250 Super Duty and the GMC Sierra 2500 HD on your radar.
These tough trucks are built for your hardest and heaviest jobs near Narragansett, RI. Which truck has the right amount of power, technology, and safety to join your ranks? Find out in the comparison below.
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You’re no rookie when it comes to towing. You’ve mastered backing up your camper into less-than-ideal campsites. Jackknifing a trailer? Never heard of it. You’ve even got your family-sized camping trailer waiting at home to go on an adventure. You’re proficient in the towing world, and so are the Ford F-250 and the GMC Sierra 2500.
The Ford F-250 has four available engines to power your worksite or camping trip:
- 6.8L V8 engine: 400 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque
- 7.3L V8 engine: 430 horsepower and 485 lb-ft of torque
- 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel engine: 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque
- 6.7L High Output Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel engine: 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque
On the other hand, the GMC offers two available engines, which keep up with the Ford’s but don’t outcompete them:
- 6.6L V8 engine: 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque
- 6.6L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel V8 Engine: 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque
On top of mighty engines, both trucks come standard with rear-wheel drive. You can also opt for available 4-wheel drive in each model. Two available drivetrains ensure you can tailor your experience to your needs.
Ford goes a step further by offering up to seven Drive Modes: Normal, Eco, Tow/Haul, Trail (4x2), Off-Road (4x4), Slippery, and Rock Crawl (Tremor). The Sierra 2500’s available Traction Select System comes with Tow/Haul and Off-Road modes. So, if you need more ways to adapt to your surroundings, Ford has you covered.
What lies under the hoods of the F-250 Super Duty and the Sierra 2500 HD are beasts to be reckoned with. Their interiors? A whole different story. Both models have premium cockpits filled with technologies that deliver convenience when you’re at work and at play. Go on, let these trucks take a load off.
If you’re looking for a truck with advanced, high-definition displays, you’ll want to drive the Ford Super Duty. It has an 8-inch touchscreen standard, and you can upgrade it to a 12-inch platform! On the other hand, the GMC has a 7-inch touchscreen; however, it only gets as big as eight inches.
When you need to tune in to your ride or to your trailer, you’ll look to these trucks’ instrument clusters. The Sierra 2500 has a 3.5-inch Driver Information Center on its base model, although an 8-inch display is optional. The Ford takes the lead in driver information with its crisp 12-inch digital instrument cluster with customizable views!
Tech goes far beyond the screens found in either truck. It’s also found in their available trailering technology, such as advanced camera systems and hitch assist features. For added convenience, you can add these useful features to your Ford Super Duty truck:
- On-Board Scales - helps estimate the weight and balance in the bed of the truck as you put in your payload
- Enhanced Trailer Navigation - keeps the size of your cargo in mind by adapting your route to eliminate any setbacks, like bridges, tight corners, or overpasses
- Pro Power Onboard - fires up your power tools and your equipment when an outlet can’t be found
Unfortunately, the GMC goes without similar technologies.
Work hard, play hard. It’s the motto of big trucks like the Ford F-250 and the GMC Sierra 2500. However, power comes with responsibility, which is why either model can be equipped with helpful driving aids and safety features.
Thanks to their comparable safety suites, you’ll find many similar safety features on board both tough trucks, including:
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Forward Collision Warning
- Lane-Keeping System
Both models will make you feel confident when backing up or merging highway lanes with their similar BLIS® (Blind Spot Information Systems) with Cross-Traffic Alert. Ford takes their system to new heights by adding Trailer Coverage to it!
The GMC Sierra 1500 has a full-fledged safety suite of its own; however, you’ll find more unique features on the Super Duty F-250, including:
- Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
- Intersection Assist
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist
- Speed Sign Recognition
These features will help you feel more at peace and more confident on the road with your trailer attached or not!
With four powerful engines, premium technology, useful trailering aids, and bountiful driver-assistance features, the Ford F-250 proves to be the ultimate winner! If you agree, visit Flood Ford Narragansett near Narragansett, RI, to test drive the newest member of your crew today.
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