2010 Acura RDX vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, both 2010 Acura RDX and 2010 Ford Ranger were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Acura RDX and 2010 Ford Ranger are equipped with a 2,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RDX weights approximately 336 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 2010 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura RDX | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RDX | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 3193 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
