2009 Ford Edge vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 598 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
Because 2009 Ford Edge is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Sienna. 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 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Edge | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Edge | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |