2006 Acura RL vs. 2007 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2007 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RL would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Expedition weights approximately 137 kg more than 2006 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 2007 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RL | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 106 L |
