2005 Acura CL vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura CL would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 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, 2012 Ford F-450 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 791 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | CL | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 142 L |
