2012 Ford F-150 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2012 Ford F-150 and 2012 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-150. (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-150.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-150. (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 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 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 132 L |
