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Chevrolet S10 vs Ford F-150

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2004 Chevrolet S10

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2026 Ford F-150

Overview

SpecChevrolet S10LSFord F-150XL
Selected trimLSXL
Body styleTruck (Crew Cab)Truck (SuperCrew)
Drivetrainfour wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic10-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20042026

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet S10LSFord F-150XL
MSRP$24,660 (best)$43,935
Lowest listing price$10,176 (best)
Median listing price$54,570 (best)
Highest listing price$146,695 (best)
For sale now0736 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet S10LSFord F-150XL
Combined MPG15 MPG21 MPG (best)
City MPG14 MPG19 MPG (best)
Highway MPG18 MPG25 MPG (best)
Fuel tank17 gal36 gal (best)

Performance

SpecChevrolet S10LSFord F-150XL
Horsepower190 hp325 hp (best)
Torque250 lb-ft400 lb-ft (best)
Engine size4.3 L (best)2.7 L
CylindersV6V6

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet S10LSFord F-150XL
Seating5 seats6 seats (best)
Doors44
Towing capacity5,200 lbs12,800 lbs (best)
Payload1,067 lbs1,685 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,083 lbs (best)4,687 lbs
Ground clearance7.5 in8.2 in (best)
Wheelbase122.9 in145.4 in (best)
Length205.3 in232 in (best)
Width67.9 in79.9 in (best)
Height63.4 in75.4 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet S10LSFord F-150XL
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)11

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimChevrolet S10Ford F-150
1

LS

$24,660 MSRP(Currently comparing)

XL

$43,935 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

XL

$47,820 MSRP

3

STX

$47,190 MSRP

4

STX

$51,070 MSRP

5

XLT

$48,055 MSRP

6

XLT

$51,915 MSRP

7

XLT

$54,555 MSRP

8

XL Fleet

$52,575 MSRP

9

XL Fleet

$53,570 MSRP

10

Lariat

$59,560 MSRP

11

Lariat

$63,360 MSRP

12

Lariat

$63,965 MSRP

13

Tremor

$64,915 MSRP

14

King Ranch

$65,825 MSRP

15

King Ranch

$69,625 MSRP

16

King Ranch

$69,930 MSRP

17

Platinum

$68,800 MSRP

18

Platinum

$72,600 MSRP

19

Platinum

$72,905 MSRP

20

Raptor

$79,005 MSRP

Live inventory

Chevrolet S10 vs Ford F-150 FAQ

Which is better: 2004 Chevrolet S10 or 2026 Ford F-150?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2004 Chevrolet S10 vs 2026 Ford F-150 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2004 Chevrolet S10 or 2026 Ford F-150?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2004 Chevrolet S10 starts lower at $24,660. Live Ford F-150 listings start at $10,176.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2004 Chevrolet S10 or 2026 Ford F-150?
The 2004 Chevrolet S10 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (24,660).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2004 Chevrolet S10 or 2026 Ford F-150?
The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better horsepower: 2004 Chevrolet S10 or 2026 Ford F-150?
The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on horsepower in this comparison (450).
Which has better seats: 2004 Chevrolet S10 or 2026 Ford F-150?
The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2004 Chevrolet S10 or 2026 Ford F-150?
The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2004 Chevrolet S10 vs 2026 Ford F-150?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford F-150 (5/5 NHTSA overall).
Chevrolet S10 vs Ford F-150: Price, MPG, Safety & Specs Compared | Open Dealer