1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 1990 Lexus LS
To start off, both 1990 Ford RS 200 and 1990 Lexus LS were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford RS 200 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 635 kg more than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Because 1990 Ford RS 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer significantly more control. 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 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford RS 200. 1990 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1990 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford RS 200 | 1990 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | RS 200 | LS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
