1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1997 Lexus GS
To start off, 1997 Lexus GS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus GS weights approximately 127 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Fairlane | 1997 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Fairlane | GS |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2810 mm |
