2006 Acura TSX vs. 2005 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2006 Acura TSX 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 346 kg more than 2006 Acura TSX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Ford Freestyle (271 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura TSX. (222 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura TSX | 2005 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | TSX | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
