2008 Ford Territory vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 449 kg more than 2011 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 Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Territory | 2011 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Territory | IS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 204 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |