2009 Lexus IS vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lexus IS would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2009 Lexus IS.
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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus IS. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lexus IS | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Lexus | Ford |
Model | IS | E-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3454 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 132 L |