2009 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2012 Ford Edge
To start off, 2012 Ford Edge is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 315 kg more than 2012 Ford Edge.
Because 2009 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2012 Ford Edge (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Terracan | 2012 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Terracan | Edge |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
