2010 Lexus IS 250 C vs. 2010 Lexus IS F
To start off, both 2010 Lexus IS 250 C and 2010 Lexus IS F were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus IS F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus IS F (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS 250 C. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS F should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS 250 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS 250 C weights approximately 27 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS F.
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 Lexus IS F (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS 250 C. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS 250 C. 2010 Lexus IS F has automatic transmission and 2010 Lexus IS 250 C has manual transmission. 2010 Lexus IS 250 C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lexus IS F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus IS 250 C | 2010 Lexus IS F | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | IS | IS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2731 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
