2009 Acura TL vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 800 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.
Because 2013 Ford Expedition 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, 2013 Ford Expedition 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TL | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
