The F-series is Ford's line of pickup truck. The F-series ranges from the F-150 light pickup to the F-750, which is used for much heavier workloads. The F-250 and F-350 are frequently used as both fleet trucks and personal vehicles. Though these trucks are in the same class and are similar in many ways, they do have major differences.
Size and Weight
The two trucks are similar in size. On comparable models, they both have the same wheelbase, length, width, height and ground clearance. The F-350's curb weight of 5,815 lb. is 189.6 lb. heavier then the F-250. Other than weight, comparable Super Duty models have no size difference.
Engine
Both F-series trucks offer a 5.4-L V8 engine as the standard option. The F-350 offers a different engine option -- a V10 engine with more power. The 6.8-L V10 offers 362 horsepower, compared with the V8's 300 horsepower. The V10 produces 457 foot-lb. of torque, compared with 365 foot-lb. from the V8. The larger engine allows the driver to pull loads more efficiently with less strain on the motor and frame.
Suspension
The F-350 offers an upgraded suspension over the F-250. The spacers located under the rear suspension are larger than on the F-250. The rear leaf springs are also slightly larger. These features allow the F-350 to have a significantly higher gross vehicle weight rating. The F-250 is capable of towing up to 12,500 lb., whereas the F-350 can tow of up to 18,700 lb.
Price Tag
The F-350's greater towing capacity carries a higher price tag. According to Ford's website, the F-250 had a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $28,505 at the time of publication; the F-350's price was $29,225. The prices between the two can differ greatly after the addition of optional features.
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