2010 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford E-150 (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 691 kg more than 2010 Ford E-150.
Because 2011 Ford E-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford E-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-150, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-150. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford E-150 | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-150 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4717 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 125 L |
