2011 Acura MDX vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2011 Acura MDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 387 kg more than 2011 Acura MDX.
Because 2011 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Edge. 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, 2010 Ford Edge (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura MDX | 2010 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | MDX | Edge |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 2451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 132 L |
