2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Edge (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 56 kg more than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2010 Ford Edge (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Edge |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 2451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 132 L |
