2010 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tata Safari 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 250 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Safari 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.
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2010 Tata Safari | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Tata | Ford |
Model | Safari | F-350 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3967 mm |