2006 Lexus LS vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 Lexus LS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,294 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus LS (278 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus LS weights approximately 465 kg more than 1984 Ford Granada. 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, 2006 Lexus LS (423 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus LS | 1984 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Lexus | Ford |
| Model | LS | Granada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 278 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2780 mm |
