1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,890 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus IS weights approximately 805 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 2006 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Falcon | IS |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1505 kg |
