2008 Lexus IS vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,705 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Lexus IS. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 35 kg more than 1995 Ford Falcon.
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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lexus IS | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lexus | Ford |
Model | IS | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2800 mm |