1990 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Lexus GS
To start off, 2005 Lexus GS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus GS (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus GS weights approximately 320 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. 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, 2005 Lexus GS (302 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 2005 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Granada | GS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2680 mm |
