1970 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Lexus IS
To start off, 2005 Lexus IS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Lexus IS.
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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus IS. (310 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus IS. 2005 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 2005 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Mustang | IS |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |