1994 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1994 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 289 kg more than 1994 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, 1995 Lexus GS (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Falcon. 1995 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Falcon | 1995 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Falcon | GS |
Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |