2008 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Ford Edge
To start off, both 2008 Acura RDX and 2008 Ford Edge were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura RDX weights approximately 323 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
Because 2008 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2008 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RDX | Edge |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1127 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
