1971 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 358 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang. 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LS. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LS. 2012 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Mustang | LS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 84 L |
