1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, 1998 Lexus GS is newer by 28 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Lexus GS. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus GS weights approximately 256 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus GS. (304 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1998 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Falcon | GS |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 482 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |