2006 Acura RSX vs. 2004 Ford E-150
To start off, 2006 Acura RSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-150 weights approximately 853 kg more than 2006 Acura RSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford E-150 (388 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (188 Nm). This means 2004 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2004 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RSX | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 132 L |
