2011 Ford F-350 vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, both 2011 Ford F-350 and 2011 Ford F-450 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-350.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 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-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-350 | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-350 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 142 L |
