2007 Acura TL vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
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, 2007 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2007 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2007 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TL | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
