2005 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2005 Acura MDX and 2005 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura MDX weights approximately 691 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2005 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Expedition. 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 Expedition (495 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura MDX. (332 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | MDX | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3464 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |
