2011 Ford F-350 vs. 2010 Ford F-450
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 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford F-450 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-450. (326 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-450.
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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-350. 2011 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-450 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-350 | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-350 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 144 L |
