2007 Lexus LS vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus LS would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2007 Lexus LS. (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus LS.
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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus LS. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus LS | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Lexus | Ferrari |
| Model | LS | 599 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 105 L |
