2009 Ford E-350 vs. 1999 Lexus IS
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lexus IS would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1999 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus IS weights approximately 434 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-350 | 1999 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | E-350 | IS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
