2008 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mustang and 2008 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus LS weights approximately 835 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. 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 Lexus LS (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang. 2008 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Mustang | 2008 Lexus LS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Mustang | LS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 493 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 84 L |