2007 Ford Edge vs. 2007 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2007 Ford Edge and 2007 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Xterra.
Because 2007 Nissan Xterra 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, 2007 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 2007 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Edge | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 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 | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
