2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 Ford Ikon
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL and 2005 Ford Ikon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,209 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (267 HP) has 193 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ikon. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura TL weights approximately 532 kg more than 2005 Ford Ikon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Acura TL (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 2005 Ford Ikon | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TL | Ikon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3209 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1043 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 48 L |
