2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1995 Lexus LX
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus LX (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus LX weights approximately 696 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Lexus LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1995 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Five Hundred | LX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
