1967 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 Lexus LS
To start off, 2008 Lexus LS is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus LS weights approximately 960 kg more than 1967 Ford Cortina. 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, 2008 Lexus LS (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Cortina | 2008 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Cortina | LS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 84 L |
