2006 Ford F-350 vs. 2003 Lexus LS
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus LS would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Lexus LS. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus LS weights approximately 114 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus LS. (418 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 2003 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | F-350 | LS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 84 L |
