A COMPARISON OF TWO CARS I WOULD

LIKE TO OWN: LEXUS IS C, AND A

FORD EXPLORERPesented by: Hannah Goggin

Project 15- car purchase

5/2/12

IS C

VS.

Ford explorer 5th generation

LET’S LOOK AT THE IS CI am considering this car because it is a beautiful car. I’ve always had a thing for convertibles and I

think that this would be a fun car to have.

SAFETY FEATURES OF THE IS C

The safety rating of the IS C good. The technology in the car gives tremendous safety. Below are some safety features this car has.

Airbags Pre –collision system Rain sensing wipers Reinforced Body Smart Stop Technology

TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES OF THE IS C

The IS C is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features.

• Pre –collision systemThis detects a collision, then takes measures to reduce impact damage.

• Rain sensing wipersA sensor detects the rain on the glass, wiper blades activate at the right speed.

• Smart Stop TechnologyThis system is designed to automatically reduce engine power when the brake pedal is firmly applied.

Theses things are important to me to have because it will help keep me safe incase of an accident.

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE IS C The IS C 350 has automatic transmission.

Engine is 60o V6, aluminum block and heads, direct and port fuel injection.

Horsepower at RPM: 306 @ 6,400

Four passenger

CITY VS. HIGHWAY MILES PER GALLON OF THE IS C

City MPG: 19 Highway MPG: 27

• Average price of gallon: Premium $4.066

• Average miles per week I drive: 0 miles

• Total weekly Gas bill: 0

NOW LETS LOOK AT THE FORD EXPLORE 5TH GENERATION

I am considering this car because this is the car that my parents drive and they

claim that is the best car they’ve had and I like it.

SAFETY FEATURES OF THE FORD EXPLORER

The safety rating of the Ford Explorer is extremely good. Below are some of the

important safety features.

• Trailer sway control• Airbags and seatbelts• Hill start assist• Structure is very protective incase

of an accident

TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES OF THE FORD EXPLORER

The Ford explorer is equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features.

Terrain management system allows you to dial in specific terrain settings to

maximize vehicle performance. Curve control

you have more control and confidence going into turns.

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE FORD EXPLORER

Automatic transmission Maximum seating capacity is 7 Engine type: 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 Maximum towing capacity is 5,000 lbs.

CITY VS. HIGHWAY MILES PER GALLON OF THE FORD EXPLORER City MPG: 17 Highway MPG: 24

Average price per gallon of gas: regular $3.77Average miles per week I drive: 0Total weekly gas bill: 0

FINAL COSTS

Lexus IS C Ford Explorer

$46,640 $28,695

THANK YOU