2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Acura TSX
To start off, 2011 Acura TSX is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 6 kg more than 2011 Acura TSX.
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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2011 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Ford | Acura |
| Model | Five Hundred | TSX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
