2011 Ford F-150 vs. 1999 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lexus IS would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1999 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 979 kg more than 1999 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford F-150 | 1999 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | F-150 | IS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
