2000 Acura MDX vs. 2000 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2000 Acura MDX and 2000 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura MDX (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2000 Ford Taurus. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Because 2000 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura MDX 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, 2000 Acura MDX (346 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm). This means 2000 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura MDX | 2000 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | MDX | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
