2013 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Acura MDX
To start off, both 2013 Ford Escape and 2013 Acura MDX were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura MDX weights approximately 373 kg more than 2013 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, both vehicles can yield 366 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Escape | 2013 Acura MDX | |
| Make | Ford | Acura |
| Model | Escape | MDX |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1696 kg | 2069 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4524 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2078 mm | 2238 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1733 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 79 L |
