Lexus LS (1989 – 1995) vs Ford Thunderbird (1989 – 1997): specs compared
The Lexus LS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 233 hp. It uses less fuel, from 11.0 L/100 km against 13.5 L/100 km. The Ford Thunderbird is the lighter car, from 1,604 kg against 1,796 kg. At 5,088 mm, the Ford Thunderbird is 87 mm longer than the Lexus LS.
| Specification |
Lexus
LS
1989 – 1995
|
Ford
Thunderbird
1989 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1995 | 1989 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 245 hp | 141 – 234 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 285 – 447 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s | 8.6 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,001 mm | 5,088 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,334 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,796 kg | 1,604 – 1,687 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.