1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 44 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Lexus IS. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 915 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, 2008 Lexus IS (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 2008 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 2008 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Falcon | IS |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1615 kg |
