2004 Acura TL vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2004 Acura TL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 426 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ford Explorer (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TL | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TL | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2840 mm |
