2007 Acura RL vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 129 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Falcon. 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RL | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | RL | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |