2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2000 Lexus GS
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 6 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lexus GS (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1136 kg more than 2000 Lexus GS.
Because 2000 Lexus GS 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 2000 Lexus GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred, 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, 2000 Lexus GS (294 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2000 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Five Hundred | GS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |