2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (397 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-150 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6310 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4150 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 136 L |
