2008 Ford F-450 vs. 2004 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus IS would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2004 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus IS.
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 F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 686 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 2004 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | F-450 | IS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 70 L |