1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 466 kg more than 1988 Ford Mustang. 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, 1995 Lexus GS (276 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Mustang | 1995 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Mustang | GS |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |