2012 Ford F-450 vs. 2013 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2013 Ford C-MAX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford F-450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford F-450 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 260 more horse power than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford C-MAX.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford C-MAX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 910 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford C-MAX. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford C-MAX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-450 | 2013 Ford C-MAX | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-450 | C-MAX |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6700 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1085 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6680 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2438 mm | 2085 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2024 mm | 1623 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4379 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 142 L | 51 L |
