2006 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2006 Acura MDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestyle 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 42 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (211 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 221 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX.
Because 2006 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 2005 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | MDX | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |
