2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2009 Ford Edge
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fusion 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 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 44 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Because 2009 Ford Fusion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fusion | 2009 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fusion | Edge |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |
