2002 Ford Tonka vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, both 2002 Ford Tonka and 2002 Acura CL were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura CL weights approximately 278 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Tonka is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Tonka | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Ford | Acura |
| Model | Tonka | CL |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6150 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2370 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4200 mm | 2580 mm |
