2005 Ford Falcon vs. 2005 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2005 Ford Falcon and 2005 Lexus RX 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 (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Lexus RX. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus RX weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Because 2005 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lexus RX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus RX. (283 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 2005 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Falcon | RX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1910 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
