2026 Ford Trucks vs. Chevrolet Trucks: Award-Winning Comparison
The Ford vs Chevrolet rivalry is among the oldest and fiercest in the automotive world. It has taken a number of forms over the years but today it focuses primarily on pickup trucks. Unfortunately for Chevrolet, Ford knows how to build quite a truck. The Ford F-series has been the best-selling vehicle in America for decades and for very good reason. You don’t have to take our word for it! Sarchione Ford of Alliance has put together a guide to the third-party awards given out for trucks and what these accolades say about this long-running rivalry.
Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards
Kelley Blue Book has been around for nearly a century and has been the leading expert publication on automotive resale value since its inception. Each year, KBB names a handful of vehicles across a variety of categories deemed to be a “best buy.” Projected resale value and historic reliability are the primary criteria for these awards since this is Kelley Blue Book we’re talking about, but other factors are considered. For the 2026 awards, a total of three Ford models won their categories, more than any other single truck brand. While two of the three models are pickup trucks, it’s worth highlighting the full-size body-on-frame Expedition that shares plenty of engineering features with the F-Series lineup. For comparison, Chevrolet failed to earn even a single award for 2026. These are the Ford models that won:
- 2026 Ford Expedition
- 2026 Ford Maverick
- 2026 Ford F-150
Edmunds Top Rated
Edmunds is one of the biggest names in automotive journalism thanks to an incredibly thorough approach to reviewing and rating vehicles. The publication’s annual awards are called the Top Rated awards and for 2026, Ford took home the coveted Edmunds Top Rated Truck with the proven compact Ford Maverick. Once again, Chevrolet failed to earn any recognition in the Edmunds Top Rated awards.
"The Maverick does exactly what you want a compact truck to do. It's easy to drive and park, and it hauls and tows more than its fair share. When equipped with its hybrid powertrain, it achieves surprisingly good gas mileage too." — Edmunds
America's Most Appealing Large Heavy-Duty Pickup - J.D. Power
J.D. Power has named the legendary Ford Super Duty America's Most Appealing Large Heavy-Duty Pickup. Built on a reputation for excellence, it comes as no surprise that the award-winning Super Duty continues to receive praise and recognition from top critics across the industry. Its unique combination of relentless performance, class-leading capabilities, and innovative tech features help you work both smarter and harder. Ranked #1 in both dependability and owner satisfaction, why would you ever settle for anything less than the best? Chevrolet did not receive any #1 overall awards for its heavy-duty trucks from J.D. Power.
Winner - Ford Trucks
The results from the biggest names in the industry paint a very clear picture. Chevy trucks simply can’t compete with Ford’s Built Ford Tough lineup of trucks. These are the trucks that set the bar for the whole segment. From the best-in-class towing capacity of the Super Duty to the innovative features of the compact Maverick, Ford consistently outpaces the competition. Find the Ford truck that’s right for you at Sarchione Ford of Alliance.
Sources:
Kelley Blue Book - https://www.kbb.com/awards/best-buy-awards-2026/
Edmunds - https://www.edmunds.com/top-rated/truck/
J.D. Power - https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2025-us-automotive-performance-execution-and-layout-apeal-study
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