2009 Ford Edge vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (261 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Baja weights approximately 614 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Baja. 2009 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Baja has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Baja will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Edge | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Edge | Baja |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |