Ford F-350 vs. Ford F-150
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-350 and Ford F-150 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford F-350 and the Ford F-150.
In comparing the Ford F-350's and the Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, The Ford F-150 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Ford F-350 and Ford F-150 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-350's and the Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 is a better car than the Ford F-350.
Pricing: A used 1997 Ford F-350 ranges from $16,787 to $67,900 while a used 1997 Ford F-150 is priced between $2,687 to $9,999.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Ford F-350 and the Ford F-150 makes 210 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Ford F-350 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Ford F-150 is available in a Extended Cab or a Regular Cab configuration.
Safety Ratings: The Ford F-150 has an average safety rating of 4.89 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
18980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
18802
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
17070 - 20895
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
15145
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
15029
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
14715 - 15227
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
42665
Price Range:
16787 - 67900
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
24405
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
8299 - 42665
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
30
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
147446
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5978
Price Range:
2687 - 9999
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7967
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
5978 - 11235
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
42
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
168696
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Ford F-350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.172765499179213
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 9.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.503357221436973
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 11.5
Ford F-350 Rankings
Not yet available
Ford F-150 Rankings
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8 out of / 10Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not yet available
Available Bed Length(s)
Not yet available
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford F-350 Trim Levels
XL, XLT
Ford F-150 Trim Levels
Base, Lariat, XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.89 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque:
325 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
12500 lbs
Max Payload:
4155 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
255 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7500 lbs
Max Payload:
1700 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
375 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4645 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
70.8 inches
Length:
213.3 inches
Wheelbase:
133 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3850 lbs
Width:
78.4 inches
Height:
72.4 inches
Length:
202.2 inches
Wheelbase:
119.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Light Prairie Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Indigo Blue Metallic / Portofino Blue Metallic / Royal Blue Metallic / Royal Blue Pearl Metallic / Teal Metallic
Green
Pacific Green Pearl Metallic / Vermont Green
Red
Dark Torreador Red Pearl Metallic / Laser Red Metallic Tint / Toreador Red Metallic / Vermillion
Silver
Light Opal Metallic / Silver Frost Pearl Metallic
White
Colonial White / Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Light Saddle Clearcoat Metallic
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Moonlight Blue Clearcoat Metallic / Portofino Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Green
Pacific Green Clearcoat Metallic / Teal Clearcoat Metallic
Red
Bright Red Clearcoat / Dark Toreador Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic
White
Oxford White Clearcoat
