2010 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 2 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 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-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 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 | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5885 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 142 L |
