2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Lexus SC
To start off, 2004 Lexus SC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus SC (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus SC weights approximately 444 kg more than 2000 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, 2004 Lexus SC (441 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm). This means 2004 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 2004 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Falcon | SC |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
