2006 Acura MDX vs. 2003 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2006 Acura MDX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2003 Ford Maverick. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Maverick weights approximately 244 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX.
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, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Maverick. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2003 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | MDX | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 62 L |
