2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX 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 RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2007 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RDX | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
