2010 Ford F-450

2010 Ford F-450 Price Range: $42,010 - $55,660

Utility
The Ford F-450 is likely a better choice than the average truck regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of gear or large pets. The Ford F-450 will quite certainly prove more convenient than the typical truck for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Ford F-450 outpulls the average truck by a big margin.

Dimensions
The Ford F-450 is tremendously heavier than the typical truck. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford F-450 than the typical truck because of its larger tank. The average truck fits in smaller parking spaces than the F-450. The average truck's shorter wheelbase will give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Ford F-450 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the average truck to the dealership as the Ford F-450. The typical truck is tremendously less costly than the Ford F-450 in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the typical truck is most certainly more maneuverable than the Ford F-450, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Ford F-450 has a more massive engine than the typical truck. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Ford F-450 is tremendously more powerful than the typical truck. The Ford F-450 packs quite a wallop compared to the typical truck in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford F-450 offers a bit more head room than the typical truck, there really isn't much of a difference. The Ford F-450 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the typical truck does.

Warranty
Although the basic warranty that comes with the typical truck is a tad longer than the Ford F-450's, the difference isn't too significant.