2010 Lexus GS vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Lexus GS. (342 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GS weights approximately 36 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus GS. (459 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Lexus GS | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lexus | Ford |
Model | GS | Falcon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 68 L |