Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic vs Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork Truck | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | XLT |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2010 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork Truck | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $15,840 (best) | $28,210 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork Truck | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| City MPG | 15 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal (best) | 22.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork Truck | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 195 hp | 210 hp (best) |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft (best) | 254 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.3 L (best) | 4 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork Truck | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 8,400 lbs (best) | 5,250 lbs |
| Payload | 1,889 lbs (best) | 1,390 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,211 lbs (best) | 4,583 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 119 in | 130.5 in (best) |
| Length | 205.7 in | 210.2 in (best) |
| Width | 78.5 in (best) | 73.7 in |
| Height | 71.2 in | 71.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork Truck | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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.
| Trim | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic | Ford Explorer Sport Trac |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $15,840 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XLT $28,210 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $16,115 MSRP | XLT $30,735 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $21,465 MSRP | Limited $33,065 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $24,515 MSRP | Limited $35,590 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $19,620 MSRP | Limited $35,590 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $19,865 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Work Truck $25,845 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Work Truck $27,060 MSRP | — |
| 9 | LS $20,075 MSRP | — |
| 10 | LS $20,515 MSRP | — |
| 11 | LS $23,940 MSRP | — |
| 12 | LS $25,915 MSRP | — |
| 13 | LS $23,575 MSRP | — |
| 14 | LS $24,020 MSRP | — |
| 15 | LS $27,250 MSRP | — |
| 16 | LS $28,460 MSRP | — |
| 17 | LT1 $23,350 MSRP | — |
| 18 | LT1 $23,640 MSRP | — |
| 19 | LT1 $25,960 MSRP | — |
| 20 | LT1 $26,930 MSRP | — |
| 21 | LT1 $27,135 MSRP | — |
| 22 | LT1 $28,515 MSRP | — |
| 23 | LT1 $26,685 MSRP | — |
| 24 | LT1 $26,975 MSRP | — |
| 25 | LT1 $28,410 MSRP | — |
| 26 | LT1 $29,380 MSRP | — |
| 27 | LT1 $29,580 MSRP | — |
| 28 | LT1 $31,465 MSRP | — |
| 29 | LS2 $24,965 MSRP | — |
| 30 | LS2 $26,460 MSRP | — |
| 31 | LS2 $28,485 MSRP | — |
| 32 | LS2 $29,980 MSRP | — |
| 33 | LT2 $28,555 MSRP | — |
| 34 | LT2 $28,705 MSRP | — |
| 35 | LT2 $28,995 MSRP | — |
| 36 | LT2 $30,570 MSRP | — |
| 37 | LT2 $31,375 MSRP | — |
| 38 | LT2 $31,665 MSRP | — |
| 39 | LT2 $31,810 MSRP | — |
| 40 | LT2 $33,395 MSRP | — |
| 41 | LT3 $30,315 MSRP | — |
| 42 | LT3 $30,465 MSRP | — |
| 43 | LT3 $30,755 MSRP | — |
| 44 | LT3 $32,330 MSRP | — |
| 45 | LT3 $33,135 MSRP | — |
| 46 | LT3 $33,425 MSRP | — |
| 47 | LT3 $33,575 MSRP | — |
| 48 | LT3 $35,160 MSRP | — |
| 49 | SS $33,280 MSRP | — |