2013 Ford Expedition vs. 2013 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2013 Ford Expedition and 2013 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Lexus RX. (291 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2013 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 542 kg more than 2013 Lexus RX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Lexus RX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lexus RX 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lexus RX. (317 Nm). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lexus RX. 2013 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2013 Lexus RX has manual transmission. 2013 Lexus RX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Expedition | 2013 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Expedition | RX |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 291 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2652 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5245 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2332 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
