2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford F-350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-350 would be higher. 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 133 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-350 | E-Series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 181 L |
