2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2008 Lexus LS
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lexus LS would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus LS weights approximately 979 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus LS. (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus LS. 2008 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 2008 Lexus LS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | F-350 | LS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 493 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 84 L |