1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, 1998 Lexus GS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus GS (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus GS weights approximately 680 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. 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, 1998 Lexus GS (304 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 1998 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 1998 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Taunus | GS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
