2008 Lexus GS vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lexus GS would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Lexus GS. (246 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 980 kg more than 2008 Lexus GS. 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus GS. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus GS | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Lexus | Ford |
| Model | GS | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 127 L |
