2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Lexus GS
To start off, 2009 Lexus GS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 Lexus GS. (279 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus GS weights approximately 287 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus GS. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2009 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Mustang | GS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
