2009 Lexus GS vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lexus GS would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Lexus GS. (303 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus GS.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus GS. (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus GS | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Lexus | Ford |
| Model | GS | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 132 L |
