2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 Ford Edge

To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 667 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Lumina 2010 Ford Edge
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Lumina Edge
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type Pickup Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5667 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 335 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 387 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 2417 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5504 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2017 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 2154 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 3505 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 132 L


 

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