2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 Lexus GS
To start off, 2011 Lexus GS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus GS weights approximately 798 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 2011 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | E-150 | GS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |
