2011 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Ford Taurus. (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Taurus.
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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 611 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Taurus | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taurus | F-450 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 1085 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 6680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 2438 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 2024 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 4379 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 142 L |