1997 Lexus LS vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1997 Lexus LS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lexus LS (280 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus LS weights approximately 518 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lexus LS. (398 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lexus LS | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Lexus | Oldsmobile |
| Model | LS | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
