2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura TL weights approximately 375 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
Because 2008 Acura TL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford F-350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL 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 F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TL | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 144 L |
