Ford Mustang (2004 – 2008) vs Acura RL (2004 – 2008): specs compared
Both offer around 300 hp at most. The Ford Mustang is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.0 s against 7.3 s. The Acura RL has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 240 km/h. The Ford Mustang is the lighter car, from 1,497 kg against 1,807 kg. At 4,917 mm, the Acura RL is 152 mm longer than the Ford Mustang.
| Specification |
Ford
Mustang
2004 – 2008
|
Acura
RL
2004 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2004 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 213 – 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 325 – 434 Nm | 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.0 s | 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 240 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,765 mm | 4,917 mm |
| Width | 1,877 mm | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,384 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,497 – 1,565 kg | 1,807 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.