2010 Ford F-350 vs. 2011 Ford F-350

To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-350 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-350. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Ford F-350 2011 Ford F-350
Make Ford Ford
Model F-350 F-350
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5400 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 548 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Vehicle Length 6260 mm 6269 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 2029 mm
Vehicle Height 1960 mm 1961 mm
Wheelbase Size 3970 mm 3967 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 115 L 132 L


 

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