2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura TL weights approximately 484 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Acura TL | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | TL | F-150 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3370 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |