2005 Ford GT vs. 2000 Lexus GS
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus GS would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lexus GS weights approximately 136 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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 GT (678 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus GS. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 2000 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | GT | GS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
