1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Crown Victoria | IS |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 263 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |