2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Ford Edge
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and 2009 Ford Edge were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Ford Edge. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Edge weights approximately 2 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2009 Ford Edge is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Ford Edge | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | Edge |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |