1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1993 Lexus GS
To start off, 1993 Lexus GS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus GS weights approximately 360 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Lexus GS (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1993 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Falcon | GS |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |