2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Lexus IS
To start off, 2005 Lexus IS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Lexus IS. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus IS weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Ford Falcon.
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 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus IS. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus IS. 2005 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Falcon | 2005 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Falcon | IS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |
