2010 Acura MDX vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 421 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura MDX | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | MDX | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1643 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 53 L |
