2001 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-450. (350 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-450.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford F-150. (610 Nm). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford F-150. 2001 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford F-150 | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-150 | F-450 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 881 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 144 L |