2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Ford Edge
To start off, 2012 Ford Edge is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Ford Edge. (285 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Edge weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Edge. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Ford Edge | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | Edge |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4806 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4679 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1702 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |