Acura vs. Ford
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Ford contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Ford cars.
When comparing the Acura brand to the Ford brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, safety and retained value. Ford has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, fuel efficiency, towing capacity and variety of models offered.
Acura versus Ford: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Ford pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ford in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Ford also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Acura models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Acura versus Ford: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Ford offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons. Acura offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 3 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Acura and Ford have the same towing capacity.
Acura versus Ford: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Ford overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Acura has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Acura and Ford tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Acura shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Ford shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 3 comparisons, and Acura and Ford tie over 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings:
Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: Acura offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, and 1 convertible.
Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Ford offers 13 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles.
Acura offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$46,450 - $56,400
Acura MDX
$55,950 - $77,785
Acura MDX
$55,950 - $77,785
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Escape
$27,126 - $38,293
Ford Explorer
$40,643 - $61,641
Ford Edge
$30,240 - $46,121
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$40,995 - $52,794
Acura MDX
$55,350 - $70,850
Acura MDX
$55,350 - $70,850
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Escape
$25,440 - $35,460
Ford Explorer
$37,722 - $57,414
Ford Edge
$23,192 - $39,631
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura RDX
47.8%
Acura MDX
53.7%
Acura MDX
53.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Ford Escape
51.3%
Ford Explorer
52.9%
Ford Edge
56.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Ford Escape
180 hp / 199 foot-lbs
Ford Explorer
300 hp / 310 foot-lbs
Ford Edge
250 hp / 275 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Acura RDX
21 / 27 / 23
Acura MDX
Not Yet Available
Acura MDX
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Ford Escape
27 / 34 / 30
Ford Explorer
20 / 29 / 24
Ford Edge
21 / 28 / 23
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Acura MDX
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Ford Escape
3500 lbs
Ford Explorer
5000 lbs
Ford Edge
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.4 / 10
Acura MDX
8.5 / 10
Acura MDX
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
7.7 / 10
Ford Explorer
8.4 / 10
Ford Edge
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.3 / 10
Acura MDX
8.0 / 10
Acura MDX
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
7.5 / 10
Ford Explorer
7.5 / 10
Ford Edge
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
9.0 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
8.0 / 10
Ford Explorer
10 / 10
Ford Edge
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
7.9 / 10
Acura MDX
7.6 / 10
Acura MDX
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
7.7 / 10
Ford Explorer
7.6 / 10
Ford Edge
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 28 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#12 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Ford Explorer
#4 of 28 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
Ford Edge
#13 of 32 in
Best Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 28 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#6 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
Acura MDX
#6 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#11 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Ford Explorer
#14 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Ford Edge
#7 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 27 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
Acura MDX
#3 of 25 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
Acura MDX
#3 of 25 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#12 of 18 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Ford Explorer
#11 of 30 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
Ford Edge
#2 of 28 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money