1995 Lexus GS vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lexus GS would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1995 Lexus GS. (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 16 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lexus GS. (276 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lexus GS | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lexus | Ford |
| Model | GS | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2838 mm |
