2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 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 2005 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 2005 Lexus IS. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2005 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2005 Lexus IS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 2005 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Falcon | IS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 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 | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1506 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
