2008 Lexus LS vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lexus LS would be higher. 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 78 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 381 kg more than 2008 Lexus LS.
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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus LS | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Lexus | Ford |
| Model | LS | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 493 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 98 L |
