2007 Acura TL vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2007 Acura TL and 2007 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura TL weights approximately 154 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Acura TL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Acura TL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus. 2007 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Acura TL | 2007 Ford Focus | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | TL | Focus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |