1999 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 1999 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lexus GS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 512 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang.
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, 1995 Lexus GS (276 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (160 Nm). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang. 1995 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mustang | 1995 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Mustang | GS |
Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 276 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |