2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2011 Acura MDX

To start off, 2011 Acura MDX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura MDX weights approximately 987 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura MDX.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford E-150 2011 Acura MDX
Make Ford Acura
Model E-150 MDX
Year Released 2008 2011
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 388 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1077 kg 2064 kg
Vehicle Length 6030 mm 4867 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1994 mm
Vehicle Height 2120 mm 1732 mm
Wheelbase Size 3510 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 79 L


 

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