2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lexus GS would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1998 Lexus GS. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus GS.
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, 2009 Ford Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus GS. (304 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 1998 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Expedition | GS |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |