2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford F-450 would be higher. 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 97 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-150. 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 709 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 142 L |
