2008 Acura TSX vs. 2008 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2008 Acura TSX and 2008 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Acura TSX. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura TSX weights approximately 373 kg more than 2008 Ford Expedition.
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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TSX. 2008 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2008 Acura TSX has manual transmission. 2008 Acura TSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Acura TSX | 2008 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | TSX | Expedition |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |