Spec battle: Ram 1500 Rebel vs Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 vs Ford F-150 vs Toyota Tundra

Australia’s full-size 4×4 ute market continues to impress, with models like the Ram 1500 Rebel, Chevrolet Silverado ZR2, Ford F-150 Lariat, and Toyota Tundra Limited offering strong towing capability, high payloads, and serious off-road potential.

Each ute delivers its own combination of power, geometry, and features, making the choice highly dependent on the type of driving and terrain you expect to tackle. Let’s take a deep dive into the spec sheets 👇

Price and powertrain

The Ram 1500 Rebel and Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 both provide 313kW, with the Rebel using a bi-turbo inline-six engine and the Silverado a 6.2L V8 petrol engine. The Ford F-150 Lariat has slightly lower power at 298kW but offers 678Nm. The Toyota Tundra Limited delivers the highest torque at 790Nm thanks to its turbo V6 hybrid system, also producing the highest total power at 326kW.

Drivetrain, suspension and chassis

Suspension and chassis design shows the intended use of each vehicle. The Silverado ZR2 uses fully independent double wishbone suspension with DSSV dampers both front and rear. The Ram 1500 Rebel offers a multi-link live rear axle for a balance of comfort and off-road capability. The Ford F-150 Lariat has a live rear axle with leaf springs for versatility in towing and moderate off-road use. The Toyota Tundra Limited combines a part-time dual-range 4WD system with a four-link rear axle, optimising towing and efficiency rather than extreme off-road geometry.

Towing, payload and dimensions

Payload and towing figures highlight the practical capabilities. The F-150 Lariat has the largest fuel tank at 136L, supporting longer trips. The Ram 1500 Rebel and Toyota Tundra Limited offer similar towing capacities of 4500kg braked. The Silverado ZR2 carries slightly less payload and lower towing capacity but remains suitable for general 4×4 use.

Fuel economy

Fuel efficiency varies across the group. The Ram 1500 Rebel achieves the lowest combined consumption at 10.74L/100km. The Silverado ZR2 consumes slightly more at 11.7L/100km. The F-150 Lariat reports 12.5L/100km combined. The Tundra Limited does not have an ADR figure but maintains efficient hybrid performance relative to its torque and size.

Off-road geometry

The Silverado ZR2 has the highest ground clearance at 296mm. The Ram 1500 Rebel has 242mm clearance with approach and departure angles of 20.9 and 22.2. The F-150 Lariat has a 26.3 departure angle and 239mm clearance. The Tundra Limited has 216mm ground clearance with 23 approach and 21 departure angles.