2003 Acura MDX vs. 2003 Ford Model U
To start off, both 2003 Acura MDX and 2003 Ford Model U were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2003 Ford Model U. (149 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Model U.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2003 Acura MDX (333 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Model U. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Model U.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura MDX | 2003 Ford Model U | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | MDX | Model U |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
