2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 Lexus CT
To start off, both 2012 Ford F-350 and 2012 Lexus CT were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2012 Lexus CT. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus CT.
Because 2012 Ford F-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford F-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus CT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus CT. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus CT.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford F-350 | 2012 Lexus CT | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | F-350 | CT |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 548 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4321 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 45 L |