2000 Ford Contour vs. 2011 Acura TL
To start off, 2011 Acura TL is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Contour would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Ford Contour. (201 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura TL weights approximately 347 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Contour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL 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, 2011 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Contour | 2011 Acura TL | |
| Make | Ford | Acura |
| Model | Contour | TL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
