2010 Acura TL vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Acura TL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TL weights approximately 267 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL 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, 2010 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura TL | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TL | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
