2005 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 Ford Edge
To start off, 2011 Ford Edge is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Edge (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Edge weights approximately 241 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Ford Edge (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (295 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Sienna | Edge |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2824 mm |
