2002 Acura CL vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 11 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Acura CL. (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 954 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 2013 Ford F-150 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 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 F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | CL | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 136 L |
