2010 Ford Explorer vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2010 Ford Explorer and 2010 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 319 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS. 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2010 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2010 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ford Explorer | 2010 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Explorer | IS |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2061 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4912 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |