2011 Ford Flex vs. 2011 Acura TL
To start off, both 2011 Ford Flex and 2011 Acura TL were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Flex weights approximately 228 kg more than 2011 Acura TL.
Because 2011 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Flex | 2011 Acura TL | |
Make | Ford | Acura |
Model | Flex | TL |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4928 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |