2005 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 2005 Acura MDX and 2005 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura MDX. (332 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | MDX | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3464 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
