1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 187 kg more than 1990 Ford Fairlane. 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 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Fairlane | 2010 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Fairlane | IS |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4633 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2731 mm |