2009 Ford Edge vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2009 Ford Edge and 2009 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (340 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (248 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Edge | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Edge | Murano |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
