2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 2001 Lexus GS
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lexus GS would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2001 Lexus GS. (225 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus GS weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus GS. (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus GS. 2001 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford GT 500 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford GT 500 | 2001 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | GT 500 | GS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |