2012 Ford E-350 vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford E-350 | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | E-350 | IS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2111 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |
