2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2013 Ford EDGE
To start off, 2013 Ford EDGE is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Acadia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Acadia would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford EDGE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford EDGE (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 GMC Acadia. (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford EDGE should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 413 kg more than 2013 Ford EDGE.
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, 2013 Ford EDGE (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Acadia. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford EDGE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2013 Ford EDGE | |
| Make | GMC | Ford |
| Model | Acadia | EDGE |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2223 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
