2008 Acura TL vs. 2010 Ford E-150
To start off, 2010 Ford E-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2010 Ford E-150. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford E-150 weights approximately 248 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-150. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2010 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TL | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1522 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
