2000 Lexus GS vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus GS would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 907 kg more than 2000 Lexus GS. 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus GS. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lexus GS | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Lexus | Ford |
| Model | GS | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.3 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |
