1958 Ford 17 vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 709 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lexus GS (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17. 1995 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 17 has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 17 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 1995 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | 17 | GS |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |
