2007 Ford F-250 vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250.
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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-250. 2012 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 142 L |
