Acura vs. Ford
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 2 out of 2 comparisons. Ford models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Ford, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Ford the overall advantage over Acura.
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 2 out of 3 comparisons.
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.
Best Car Rankings
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Best Resale Value Rankings
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Available Body Styles
Acura offers 2 SUVs, 2 sedans, 1 coupe, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Ford offers 12 SUVs, 2 coupes, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options
Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 hybrid. Ford offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles.
Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models. Ford offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 5 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$45,143 - $55,544
Acura MDX
$53,157 - $75,257
Acura MDX
$53,157 - $75,257
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Escape
$30,696 - $41,217
Ford Explorer
$40,325 - $61,907
Ford Edge
$39,118 - $52,429
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$41,003 - $51,823
Acura MDX
$49,878 - $72,045
Acura MDX
$49,878 - $72,045
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Escape
Not Yet Available
Ford Explorer
$39,544 - $58,993
Ford Edge
$37,803 - $48,991
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura RDX
49.3%
Acura MDX
53.7%
Acura MDX
53.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Ford Escape
49.7%
Ford Explorer
46.2%
Ford Edge
48.9%
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
22 / 28 / 24
Acura MDX
19 / 26 / 22
Acura MDX
19 / 26 / 22
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Ford Escape
Not Yet Available
Ford Explorer
21 / 28 / 24
Ford Edge
Not Yet Available
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
5600 lbs
Ford Edge
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.8 / 10
Acura MDX
8.8 / 10
Acura MDX
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
8.3 / 10
Ford Explorer
8.2 / 10
Ford Edge
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.6 / 10
Acura MDX
9.4 / 10
Acura MDX
9.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
8.3 / 10
Ford Explorer
8.6 / 10
Ford Edge
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
10 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
10 / 10
Ford Explorer
9.0 / 10
Ford Edge
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
7.7 / 10
Acura MDX
7.0 / 10
Acura MDX
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
6.5 / 10
Ford Explorer
7.1 / 10
Ford Edge
6.7 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 61 in
Best Luxury 5-seater 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
#5 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
Ford Explorer
#5 of 22 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
Ford Edge
#9 of 31 in
Best Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#5 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
Ford Explorer
#9 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
Ford Edge
#7 of 31 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#6 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#4 of 24 in
Luxury 7-Seater SUVs
Acura MDX
#4 of 24 in
Luxury 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#19 of 19 in
Small SUVs
Ford Explorer
#14 of 22 in
7-Seater SUVs
Ford Edge
#27 of 31 in
Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Acura RDX
#1 of 2 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
Acura MDX
#1 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
Acura MDX
#1 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Ford Escape
#5 of 11 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
Ford Explorer
#7 of 15 in
Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money
Ford Edge
#5 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money