2006 Acura RSX vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Acura RSX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (201 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX.
Because 2005 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mustang (326 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RSX | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
