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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 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 452 kg more than 2011 Ford F-150.
Because 2010 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 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-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 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.
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 | 6200 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 411 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2546 kg | 2998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2029 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 115 L |
