2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2009 Ford F-150 and 2009 Lexus GS 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 8 more horse power than 2009 Lexus GS. (303 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus GS weights approximately 774 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2009 Lexus GS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lexus GS 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 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus GS. (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2009 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | F-150 | GS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 71 L |
