A weighty matter: Chevy Colorado vs. Ford F-150

The Colorado's maximum tow rating is 6,700 pounds -- about twice as much weight as the average boat or camper that gets hauled to the lake on weekends. (BLOOMBERG)

January 18, 2014 05:00 AM

BLOG06_140419880_V1_-1_EZECQIUMKMGH.jpg Richard Truett covers engineering for Automotive News.

DETROIT -- In the race to get the weight out of pickups, General Motors -- not Ford -- may actually be the biggest loser.

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