2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Ford F-150

To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 31 kg more than 2011 Ford F-150.

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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Ford F-150 2011 Ford F-150
Make Ford Ford
Model F-150 F-150
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5400 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 360 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 494 Nm 515 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 2379 kg
Vehicle Length 5885 mm 5890 mm
Vehicle Width 2004 mm 2012 mm
Vehicle Height 1887 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 3670 mm 3670 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 98 L


 

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