2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford F-450 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-450. (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford F-150. 2013 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. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford F-450 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | F-450 | F-150 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 5888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 2464 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 3683 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 98 L |