2009 Ford E-250 vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-250 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1704 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-250. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-250 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | 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 | 225 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 136 L |
