2007 Ford Edge vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Edge (265 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 Ford Edge (340 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Edge | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
