1986 Ford Fairlane vs. 2005 Lexus SC
To start off, 2005 Lexus SC is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 157 kg more than 2005 Lexus SC.
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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Fairlane | 2005 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Fairlane | SC |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
