2005 Acura CL vs. 1998 Ford F-250
To start off, 2005 Acura CL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2005 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 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, 1998 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 1998 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | CL | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3490 mm |
