2015 Ford F-150 Versus 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500

January 15, 2015 · 3 min read

The Ford F-150 was just named Truck of the Year. This is not surprising, given that the F-150 has been the best-selling truck in America for 38 years. So when you factor in a bold new redesign that makes the F-150 lighter, stronger, and more efficient than ever, and the fact that someone buys a new F-150 every 43 seconds, you can see how the 2015 model was bound to turn a few heads. Let's see how the F-150 stacks up against the competition. We established last week that the 2015 F-150 runs laps around the Ram 1500, but let's see how the new 2015 Ford F-150 stacks up against its archrival, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. For the sake of an apples-to-apples comparison, we will be looking at the crew cab 4x4 models, each with two different engines. The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a 4.3L V6 that produces 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. This configuration has a curb weight of 5,162 lbs. A 2015 Ford F-150 Crew Cab 4x4 equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 cranks out 365 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque, and has a curb weight of 4,984 lbs. That means that the 2015 F-150 equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost generates 28% more horsepower and 23% more torque than Chevy's 4.3L V6, while being nearly 200 lbs lighter. What is truly impressive, is that for the regular cab and extended cab body styles, Ford has created an even smaller V6: a 2.7L EcoBoost that still beats Chevy's 4.3L V6. The 2.7L EcoBoost churns out 325 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque, compared the 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft on the Chevy. Ok, so let's check out the big guns now (these are pickup trucks, after all). For V8 engines, the Silverado 1500 offers a 5.3L V8 and the F-150 uses its 5.0L V8. The Chevy has a slightly larger displacement, but still delivers less performance in every category that counts. In terms of horsepower, the F-150 clocks in at 385 compared to Chevy's 355. In terms of torque, it is a close match, but Ford still comes out on top with 387 lb-ft compared to 383 on the Silverado. Chevrolet lists the maximum payload of its 2015 Silverado 1500 as being 1,710 lbs. With a standard crew cab 4x4 configuration and a 5.0L V8, Ford's F-150 can handle a payload of 2,230 lbs. But Ford also offers a heavy duty payload package that can extend the upper bounds of that payload all the way out to 2,770 lbs. The all-new 2015 Ford F-150 challenges any other full-size pickup truck to step up to the plate and see how it performs against America's Best-Selling Pickup For 38 Years and Counting.

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Jun 22, 2016 in Product Release

2017 Lincoln Continental

The 2017 Lincoln Continental will be arriving at Irwin Lincoln, so you can arrive in style The all-new 2017 Lincoln Continental is being built by a dedicated team of engineers and designers who are committed to providing the very highest levels of quality, design, and personal service. The Continental hopes to attract young, successful, well-educated people to the Lincoln brand. The 2017 Lincoln Continental will feature a wide variety of configurations, with three engines to choose from, and your choice of front-wheel drive, or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. The available engines are: a naturally-aspirated 3.7L V6, a turbocharged 2.7L V6, and a turbocharged 3.0L V6 which features Lincoln Drive Control as well as Dynamic Torque Vectoring. The Lincoln Continental will be available in rich, luxurious colors such as: Black Velvet, Burgundy Velvet Metallic, Black Diamond Metallic, Ingot Silver Metallic, Jade Metallic, Magentic Metallic, Midnight Sapphire Metallic, Palladium Gold Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, and White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat. These beautiful colors are nicely accented by your choice of 18-, 19-, or 20-inch aluminum wheels that are available either painted or polished. Lincoln understands that the young, successful professionals for whom they designed the Continental value technology. With that in mind, here are just some of the options that the 2017 Lincoln Continental has available: enhanced active park assist, lane-keeping system, SYNC 3 with voice-activated Navigation, 360-degree camera, pre-collision assist, rain-sensing wipers, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, premium LED headlamps, Revel Ultima Audio with 19 speakers, and much, much more. Because no luxury car would be complete without a driver’s seat of unparalleled comfort and repose, the design team spared no expense in making the Lincoln Continental’s seat. The 2017 Lincoln Continental features a 30-way throne of comfort that can be finely adjusted to suit a driver's comfort levels, says Johnathan Line, advanced seat-innovation supervisor and global technical expert for seating. And surprisingly enough, the 30-way seats aren’t bigger than conventional seats; in fact, they actually use less foam, thanks to a flexible suspension system that provides the support typically offered by thicker cushioning.

Jun 25, 2015 in Product Release

Ford Announces Electric Bike

The Ford Motor Company has announced a new electric bike to make commuting easier than ever! The Ford MoDe: Flex smartbike will feature an electric motor as well as pedals to allow you to bike to work without getting sweaty. In keeping with Ford's emphasis on technology, this is truly a "smartbike" that is capable of detecting potholes and making the handlebars vibrate to warn the rider about the upcoming hazard. The smartbike will interact with your smartphone, allowing you to set up a "no sweat" mode which makes it so you barely have to pedal to get where you are going. Or you can pedal to your heart's content. The best part, though, is that the Mode: Flex is designed to fit in the trunk of every single Ford vehicle. Thanks to its brilliant design, this smartbike can be broken down into two pieces and comfortably stored in the trunk of a Ford Focus. The Ford Mode: Flex smartbike is designed to make commuting a breeze! Best of all, it fits comfortably in every Ford.

Jun 24, 2015 in Product Release

2016 Ford Explorer Coming to NH

The 2016 Ford Explorer is coming to Irwin Ford in Laconia, NH! The 2016 Explorer will feature a newly refreshed, upscale cabin and an all-new 2.3L EcoBoost engine available in both the FWD and AWD configurations. The new 2.3L EcoBoost delivers 280 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, and is an improvement over the outgoing 2.0L EcoBoost (which was only available on the FWD configuration anyway). The 2.3L EcoBoost will provide only 20 horsepower less than the naturally aspirated 3.5L V6, while providing 45 additional lb-ft of torque! Improved driver aids and safety features provide additional peace of mind while traveling in comfort and style. Front and rear-view cameras with wide-angle lenses provide exceptional visibility, while handy features like perpendicular and park-out assists and semi-automatic parallel parking make parking easier than ever. Another new addition to the 2016 model year is the top-end Platinum trim level. When you buy a 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum, you can expect nothing less than the best. Platinum gives you multi-contour massaging seats, top-notch interior materials such as real wood, brushed aluminum, and leather, and a host of technological features such as active park assist, lane-keeping assist, a Sony audio system with Live Acoustics and Clear Phase technologies, and much more. The Platinum trim level even comes with Nirvana leather, heated steering wheel, collision warning with brake support, and adaptive cruise control. Both the Platinum and Sport models come with a 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 EcoBoost that provides 365 horsepower and better acceleration.

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