2011 Ford F-150 vs. 2010 Ford F-250

To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 426 kg more than 2011 Ford F-150.

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-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-250. (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-250. 2011 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Ford F-150 2010 Ford F-250
Make Ford Ford
Model F-150 F-250
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5000 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 360 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 515 Nm 494 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2379 kg 2805 kg
Vehicle Length 5890 mm 6253 mm
Vehicle Width 2012 mm 2029 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1961 mm
Wheelbase Size 3670 mm 3967 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 115 L


 

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