2007 Ford Edge vs. 2011 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2011 Toyota Prius 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 @ 6250 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (340 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 2011 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Edge | Prius |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
