1998 Lexus GS vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lexus GS would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1998 Lexus GS. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus GS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus GS. (301 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus GS | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Lexus | Ford |
| Model | GS | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |
