2002 Acura CL vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Acura CL. (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 707 kg more than 2002 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura CL | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | CL | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 98 L |
