2001 Lexus IS vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lexus IS would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2001 Lexus IS. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 214 kg more than 2001 Lexus IS. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus IS. (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lexus IS | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lexus | Ford |
Model | IS | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |