2009 Acura TL vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TL would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1274 kg more than 2009 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TL | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2192 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3386 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
