| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
| Model | Lexus SC | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 215 kW@5600 430 Nm@3400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,534 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,742 kg | 2,218 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 75 L | 70 L | 5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 945 mm | 1,052 mm | 944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 688 mm | 1,031 mm | 687 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,184 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,257 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 688 mm | 1,003 mm | 687 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,796 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 249 L | 595 L | -346 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 8.8 | 1,243 L | 7.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 8.8 | 2,313 L | 6.8 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Lexus SC.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.