2007 Ford Edge vs. 2005 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2007 Ford Edge is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (451 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2007 Ford Edge. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Edge.
Because 2005 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (624 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 2005 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Edge | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
