2007 Ford Edge vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2007 Ford Edge is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,506 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Edge | Murano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
