1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1993 Lexus LS
To start off, 1993 Lexus LS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus LS weights approximately 363 kg more than 1974 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1993 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Fairlane | 1993 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Fairlane | LS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2820 mm |
