2008 Buick Enclave vs. 2012 Ford Edge
To start off, 2012 Ford Edge is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Buick Enclave would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Buick Enclave. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Enclave weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Ford Edge (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Enclave. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Enclave | 2012 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Enclave | Edge |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
