2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford E-350 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-350. 2009 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-350 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 144 L |
