2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2002 Lexus SC
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lexus SC would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus SC (312 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus SC weights approximately 536 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition. 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus SC. (447 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2002 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Expedition | SC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
