2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Lexus ES
To start off, both 2009 Ford F-150 and 2009 Lexus ES were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Lexus ES. (272 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus ES weights approximately 489 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2009 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lexus ES, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus ES. (345 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2009 Lexus ES | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | F-150 | ES |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
