1990 Lexus LS vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1990 Lexus LS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 210 kg more than 1968 Nissan President. 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 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lexus LS | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | LS | President |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3968 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2860 mm |
