2007 Ford F-450 vs. 2007 Lexus GS

To start off, both 2007 Ford F-450 and 2007 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (304 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-450. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-450.

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, 2007 Ford F-450 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GS. (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GS. 2007 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford F-450 2007 Lexus GS
Make Ford Lexus
Model F-450 GS
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 3456 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 304 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 372 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5740 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1970 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3590 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 L 71 L


 

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