2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2006 Lexus SC
To start off, 2006 Lexus SC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus SC (283 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2006 Lexus SC.
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, 2006 Lexus SC (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 2006 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | F-150 | SC |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
