2012 Ford F-350 vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2012 Ford F-350 and 2012 Lexus IS 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 181 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS.
Because 2012 Lexus IS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS will offer significantly more control. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | F-350 | IS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |
