2004 Acura TL vs. 2005 Ford E-250
To start off, 2005 Ford E-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford E-250 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (324 Nm). This means 2005 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TL | 2005 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TL | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 132 L |
