2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Lexus SC
To start off, 2006 Lexus SC is newer by 6 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, 2006 Lexus SC (283 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus SC weights approximately 517 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus SC. (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2006 Lexus SC | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Falcon | SC |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |