2009 Acura TL vs. 2009 Ford Taurus X
To start off, both 2009 Acura TL and 2009 Ford Taurus X were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Ford Taurus X. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X 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, 2009 Ford Taurus X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus X 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 Taurus X | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | TL | Taurus X |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |