2008 Ford Edge vs. 2012 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Edge would be higher. Both 2008 Ford Edge and 2012 Hyundai Terracan are equipped with a 3,496 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 1048 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Edge | 2012 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Edge | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
