2009 Ford E-150 vs. 2009 Lexus LS
To start off, both 2009 Ford E-150 and 2009 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Ford E-150 and 2009 Lexus LS are equipped with a 4,605 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (357 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus LS weights approximately 893 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lexus LS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Lexus LS (466 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-150 | 2009 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | E-150 | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 357 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 466 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 84 L |
