1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1990 Lexus LS
To start off, 1990 Lexus LS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 699 kg more than 1976 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, 1990 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1990 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1990 Lexus LS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Taunus | LS |
Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |