2008 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Scion tC
To start off, both 2008 Ford Expedition and 2008 Scion tC were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2008 Scion tC. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Scion tC weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
Because 2008 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Scion tC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Scion tC. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Scion tC. 2008 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2008 Scion tC has manual transmission. 2008 Scion tC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Expedition | 2008 Scion tC | |
| Make | Ford | Scion |
| Model | Expedition | tC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |
