2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2009 Ford F-150 and 2009 Lexus RX 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 43 more horse power than 2009 Lexus RX. (268 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus RX weights approximately 1149 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2009 Lexus RX 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 RX 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 RX (840 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-150. (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2009 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | F-150 | RX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 840 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
