Lexus LS (1995 – 1997) vs Ford Taurus (1995 – 1999): specs compared
The Lexus LS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 264 hp against 238 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 225 km/h. The Ford Taurus uses less fuel, from 9.5 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,525 kg against 1,670 kg. At 5,070 mm, the Ford Taurus is 70 mm longer than the Lexus LS.
| Specification |
Lexus
LS
1995 – 1997
|
Ford
Taurus
1995 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1997 | 1995 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 264 hp | 145 – 238 hp |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 205 – 271 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 10.0 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 175 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,000 mm | 5,070 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,670 kg | 1,525 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.