2008 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Ford Edge. (285 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Titan weights approximately 565 kg more than 2012 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Edge. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Titan | 2012 Ford Edge | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Titan | Edge |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4679 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1702 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 68 L |