Battle of the Brands: Chevy vs. Ford pick-up trucks

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When it comes to comparing the pick-up trucks of Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) and Chevrolet by General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), I can honestly say that I've owned both brands. I bought one F-150 off the showroom floor. I also bought one that was very well used. Both my Chevy Silverados were low-mileage, used models. I leased one of them from my dad and the other one I bought from my brother. I have also had opportunities to drive multiple specimens of each brand that were owned by friends or associates. I like both brands as far as their trucks go. Their cars are a story for another day.

To me, Chevy trucks always seem a bit more solid, with interior appointments a little more lush and inviting. Ford trucks seem to focus more on utility and usability within a bit roomier interior. The Chevy trucks always exhibit deep power, easily delivered upon demand. Fords trucks always seem a bit more spunky with their aggressiveness always close under foot. Chevy trucks appeal to the gentleman in me but they've always done any job I asked of them. Ford trucks appeal to the workman in me and they sometimes seem immortal.

Chevy pick-up trucks are always quieter than the Fords. Ford pick-up trucks always seem a bit more nimble than the Chevys. I expect both brands to work hard, and work hard they do. I'd take either brand any day for any job I need done. There are other brands which I've owned or would like to get my hands on, but today's battle is between these two mighty classics. I dearly hope that I can afford to keep buying gas for the one that's sitting on my driveway!

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