2010 Ford F-250 XL vs. 2010 Ford F-250 Lariat
To start off, both 2010 Ford F-250 XL and 2010 Ford F-250 Lariat were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Ford F-250 XL and 2010 Ford F-250 Lariat are equipped with a 5,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 494 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2010 Ford F-250 Lariat has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-250 XL has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-250 XL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-250 Lariat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford F-250 XL | 2010 Ford F-250 Lariat | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6253 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 115 L |
