2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Lexus GS
To start off, 2007 Lexus GS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 44 kg more than 2007 Lexus GS.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Lexus GS (433 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2007 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Five Hundred | GS |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 71 L |