2007 Ford Edge vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 6 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Ford Edge. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Edge.
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 (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Edge | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |
