2007 Acura MDX vs. 2005 Ford Freestar
To start off, 2007 Acura MDX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestar. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestar.
Because 2007 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Acura MDX (373 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (325 Nm). This means 2007 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura MDX | 2005 Ford Freestar | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | MDX | Freestar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 98 L |
