2009 Acura MDX vs. 2007 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 3,663 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 2007 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | MDX | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3663 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 66 L |
