2010 Acura TL vs. 1999 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Acura TL is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Focus would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TL weights approximately 448 kg more than 1999 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Acura TL (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura TL | 1999 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TL | Focus |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1688 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
