2010 Acura TL vs. 2010 Ford E-150
To start off, both 2010 Acura TL and 2010 Ford E-150 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2010 Ford E-150. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura TL weights approximately 166 kg more than 2010 Ford E-150. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-150. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Acura TL | 2010 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | TL | E-150 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1688 kg | 1522 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 4437 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |