1975 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Lexus LS
To start off, 1993 Lexus LS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus LS weights approximately 940 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1993 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1993 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Escort | LS |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
