2007 Ford Edge vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 Ford Edge. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Edge.
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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Edge | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1939 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1705 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |