2007 Acura RL vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RL would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura RL weights approximately 498 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RL | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 132 L |
