1999 Ford Falcon vs. 2003 Lexus IS
To start off, 2003 Lexus IS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Lexus IS. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus IS weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus IS. (296 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus IS. 2003 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 2003 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Falcon | IS |
Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |