2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Lexus IS
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus IS would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 85 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 2002 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Falcon | IS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1400 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |