2010 Acura TL vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, 2012 Ford Flex is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura TL would be higher. Both 2010 Acura TL and 2012 Ford Flex are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura TL (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Flex weights approximately 340 kg more than 2010 Acura TL.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Acura TL | 2012 Ford Flex | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | TL | Flex |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1688 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2995 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |