1998 Ford Falcon vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Falcon 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 2007 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus IS weights approximately 125 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 2007 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Falcon | IS |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |