1993 Lexus GS vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1993 Lexus GS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus GS weights approximately 604 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1993 Lexus GS (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lexus GS | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Lexus | Ford |
| Model | GS | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
