Instant Alert: We drove a $63,000 Ford Raptor and a $58,000 Chevy Silverado Z71 to see which pickup truck was more impressive — here's the verdict

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   We drove a $63,000 Ford Raptor and a $58,000 Chevy Silverado Z71 to see which pickup truck was more impressive — here's the verdict by Matthew DeBord on Feb 22, 2018, 12:10 PM High-performance pickups have become increasingly popular as truck sales have boomed. We tested examples from Ford and Chevy, the kings of the truck realm. The specialized Ford F-150 Raptor came out on top. The good old crosstown Detroit Ford-Chevy rivalry plays out in many vehicles, from everyday sedans to powerhouse muscle cars, such as the Mustang and the Camaro. Lately, as pickup trucks have boomed in popularity, another battle has developed: high-performance rides with a bed in the back. Last year, we were shocked and awed by the greatness of the Ford F-150 Raptor. Early in 2018, we borrowed a 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ with a Z71 package — the closest thing Chevy has to a Raptor fighter. Would it be a fair fight? Let's find out. FOLLOW US: On Facebook for more car and transportation content! SEE ALSO: We drove a $250,000 Ferrari 488 and an $80,000 Corvette Z06 to see which we liked better — and the winner was clear First up: the mighty Raptor! Based on the F-150 full-size pickup, the Raptor is part of the Ford Performance division. As-tested, the Raptor was a not-inexpensive $62,500. But I thought it was worth it when I reviewed the machine last year. "A high-performance Ford pickup has been around in one form or another since the early 1990s," I wrote. "The Raptor is the latest iteration, and its reputation thoroughly precedes it. I knew what I was getting into. But that didn't make climbing up into the cab and slipping behind the wheel any less exciting. This pickup ain't cheap. But performance comes at a price, and in this case, it's worth it." The bed was plenty large in my test truck. Sadly, I didn't to use it to haul anything more serious than some camping gear. The bed was lined for extra durability. The Raptor is a versatile truck, but it isn't really pitched to customers who are going to put logs, lumber, dirt, bricks, and rocks back here. Think mountain bikes, motocross machines, and other outdoorsy active-lifestyle stuff. Our SuperCab Raptor had "suicide doors" and a relatively comfortable interior, with some sporty touches. The cabin is big. You can get five adults in without too much trouble. The interior of our tester was covered in luxurious black leather. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011