2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2008 Ford E-150 and 2008 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Lexus IS. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 405 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-150 | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | E-150 | IS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |