2007 TVR Tuscan vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1551 kg more than 2007 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 TVR Tuscan. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2007 TVR Tuscan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 TVR Tuscan | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | TVR | Ford |
| Model | Tuscan | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 127 L |
