2011 Ford E-350 vs. 2010 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford E-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford E-350 would be higher. Both 2011 Ford E-350 and 2010 Ford E-350 are equipped with a 5,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2010 Ford E-350. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford E-350.
Because 2011 Ford E-350 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-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-350, 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-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-350. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford E-350 | 2010 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-350 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 57 L |
