1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Lexus GS
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lexus GS would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Lexus GS. (205 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lexus GS weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1994 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Falcon | GS |
Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |