1968 Holden Brougham vs. 2008 Lexus LS
To start off, 2008 Lexus LS is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Brougham. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Brougham | 2008 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Holden | Lexus |
| Model | Brougham | LS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2930 mm |
