2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Acura RDX
To start off, 2011 Acura RDX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 17 kg more than 2011 Acura RDX.
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, 2011 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2011 Acura RDX | |
Make | Ford | Acura |
Model | Five Hundred | RDX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1698 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1869 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |