1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Lexus IS
To start off, 2002 Lexus IS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus IS. (296 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fairlane | 2002 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Fairlane | IS |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |