2003 Lexus SC vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus SC would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Lexus SC. (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 915 kg more than 2003 Lexus SC. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus SC. (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus SC | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Lexus | Ford |
| Model | SC | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 127 L |
