2008 Acura RL vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2008 Acura RL and 2008 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Acura RL. (290 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RL.
Because 2008 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Falcon (520 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RL. (347 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RL | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RL | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 520 Nm |
| 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 Length | 4920 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |
