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Which vehicle do you think would do better in on-road handling on curvy, usually snowy mountain roads? An f150 Lariat with AWD, or the heavier 4x4 f250? Granted, the 4x4 f250 cannot really go into 4wd on the road like the AWD f150 can, but will it's weight and body structure make it better in the snow?
Which vehicle do you think would do better in on-road handling on curvy, usually snowy mountain roads? An f150 Lariat with AWD, or the heavier 4x4 f250? Granted, the 4x4 f250 cannot really go into 4wd on the road like the AWD f150 can, but will it's weight and body structure make it better in the snow?
I will put snow tires on both vehicles fwiw.
Why are you differentiating between a 1/2 awd and a F250 4x4? They both have transfer cases are classified as 4x4.
Which vehicle do you think would do better in on-road handling on curvy, usually snowy mountain roads? An f150 Lariat with AWD, or the heavier 4x4 f250? Granted, the 4x4 f250 cannot really go into 4wd on the road like the AWD f150 can, but will it's weight and body structure make it better in the snow?
I will put snow tires on both vehicles fwiw.
What do you mean the F250 can't really go into 4wd on the road? My F250 can and did when I lived in the snow belt in NJ. I have driven it on snow covered Interstates for miles in 4wd.
What do you mean the F250 can't really go into 4wd on the road? My F250 can and did when I lived in the snow belt in NJ. I have driven it on snow covered Interstates for miles in 4wd.
I am not sure what he means. Every pickup I have driven (the big 3) all shift into the 4x4 the same exact way. Well some have a knob on the dash, others have a lever you pull. In the end they all work the same.
Probably means part-time (no center diff.) on the 250 vs. full-time
If you need the capability of the F250 for heavy duty towing or hauling, buy it. If not, buy the F-150. AWD is better on road-than a part-time system. Again, though, if you need the heavy duty truck, then you should buy the heavy duty truck. The part time system isn't that big a disadvantage.
Thank you for your opinions. To clarify, now the higher lines of the f150 come with AWD AND 4low/4high.
It is an automatic 4x4 on half and 3/4 tons just the same. There is no all wheel drive. Unless you pull, haul, or using it as a work truck go with a half ton.
Which vehicle do you think would do better in on-road handling on curvy, usually snowy mountain roads? An f150 Lariat with AWD, or the heavier 4x4 f250? Granted, the 4x4 f250 cannot really go into 4wd on the road like the AWD f150 can, but will it's weight and body structure make it better in the snow?
I will put snow tires on both vehicles fwiw.
Never heard of a awd f150?
The f150 &250 both have 2H 4h &4L.
Both will require you add weight over the rear axle for added traction in the winter. Both have 4wheel drive.
the main difference is the weight they can carry and how you option them out. Did you get a open differential or a limited slip.
One more difference is the price.
Now engine choices will also make a difference gas or diesel?
Nether one has a diff in the transfer case to send power to the front or back.
It is an automatic 4x4 on half and 3/4 tons just the same. There is no all wheel drive. Unless you pull, haul, or using it as a work truck go with a half ton.
4A (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive)
• Set-and-forget function provides four-wheel-
drive capabilities when needed
• Under normal road conditions, most power is sent to the rear wheels
• As road conditions require, engine torque is sent to the front and/or rear wheels to help maintain optimum traction
• Setting is appropriate for any driving, whether on dry pavement or in adverse conditions
"The 2012's will supposedly have a center differential" or is is a clutch based trans-axle?
Ok so I was wrong who would have thought a truck would have and old system like quadratic?
Does it have an option of locking this diff?
If not, stay from it.
Now knowing this before, get the f250.
It has a stronger drive line.
The f150 is getting to be a car, suv, with a truck body.
The boulevard cruisers ruined yet another truck.
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