2011 Ford E-150 vs. 2010 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford E-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford E-250 would be higher. Both 2011 Ford E-150 and 2010 Ford E-250 are equipped with a 4,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford E-250 (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2010 Ford E-250.
Because 2011 Ford E-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford E-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-250, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-250. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-150 | 2010 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-150 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2093 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 72 L |
