1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Lexus IS
To start off, 2009 Lexus IS is newer by 39 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Lexus IS. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus IS weights approximately 225 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 (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus IS. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2009 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Falcon | IS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
