1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Lexus GS
To start off, 2002 Lexus GS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus GS (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus GS weights approximately 80 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus GS. (296 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus GS. 2002 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 2002 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Fairlane | GS |
Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2680 mm |