2009 Ford Edge vs. 2009 Scion tC
To start off, both 2009 Ford Edge and 2009 Scion tC were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 Scion tC. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2009 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Scion tC weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Scion tC. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Scion tC. 2009 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2009 Scion tC has manual transmission. 2009 Scion tC 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 | 2009 Scion tC | |
Make | Ford | Scion |
Model | Edge | tC |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |