2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2008 Buick Lucerne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 143 kg more than 2007 Ford Expedition.
Because 2007 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Lucerne | Expedition |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |