2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 Lincoln Aviator
To start off, both 2004 Acura TL and 2004 Lincoln Aviator were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Aviator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Aviator (302 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Acura TL. (270 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Aviator should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Aviator weights approximately 678 kg more than 2004 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Lincoln Aviator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Aviator 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, 2004 Lincoln Aviator (407 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (324 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Aviator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TL | 2004 Lincoln Aviator | |
| Make | Acura | Lincoln |
| Model | TL | Aviator |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 2257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
