2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Edge (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 1322 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Edge (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Edge |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 2451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 132 L |
