Ford F-150 vs. Ford F-350 Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Ford F-350 Super Duty is a genuine sportscar. Regarding horsepower, the F-350 Super Duty packs quite a punch and will knock the Ford F-150 down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. Both the Ford F-150 and the Ford F-350 Super Duty are likely to feel a little sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
The F-350 Super Duty has significantly bigger tires than the Ford F-150. Keep in mind that bigger tires may improve handling, while smaller tires can improve gas mileage. With its tighter turning circle, the F-150 is doubtless sprier than the F-350 Super Duty, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Ford F-350 Super Duty's engine is significantly larger than the Ford F-150's. Keep in mind that more massive engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Ford F-350 Super Duty will have picked up and gone by the time the Ford F-150 finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the F-350 Super Duty is significantly more powerful than the Ford F-150.

Utility
The F-350 Super Duty will indubitably prove more practical than the Ford F-150 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Ford F-350 Super Duty is likely a better choice than the Ford F-150 as far as transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or large beasts. The Ford F-350 Super Duty outpulls the F-150 by a big margin.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford F-350 Super Duty offers a bit more head room than the Ford F-150, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Both the Ford F-150 and the Ford F-350 Super Duty are likely to feel a little slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio. The F-150's tank is approximately the same size as the Ford F-350 Super Duty's, though the Ford F-350 Super Duty's is somewhat larger. The Ford F-150 fits in smaller parking spaces than the F-350 Super Duty. The F-350 Super Duty's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Ford F-150 may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Ford F-150 to the dealership as the Ford F-350 Super Duty. The Ford F-350 Super Duty isn't much costlier than the Ford F-150 in terms of MSRP.

Overview
The F-350 Super Duty and the Ford F-150 have the same basic after-sale protection.