2000 Lexus GS vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, both 2000 Lexus GS and 2000 Ford Contour were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus GS (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Ford Contour. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus GS weights approximately 472 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Lexus GS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Lexus GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lexus GS (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus GS | 2000 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Lexus | Ford |
| Model | GS | Contour |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
