2008 Ford Edge vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2008 Ford Edge and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1370 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Edge | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Edge | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 22.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 88 L |
