2004 Lexus GS vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus GS would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Lexus GS. (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 44 kg more than 2004 Lexus GS. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lexus GS | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lexus | Ford |
Model | GS | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
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 | 1660 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |