2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 776 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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 F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-150 | 2011 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | F-150 | IS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4633 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |