2010 Ford Edge SE vs. 2010 Ford Edge SEL
To start off, both 2010 Ford Edge SE and 2010 Ford Edge SEL were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Ford Edge SE and 2010 Ford Edge SEL are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Edge SEL (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge SE. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge SEL should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge SEL weights approximately 81 kg more than 2010 Ford Edge SE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Edge SE is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford Edge SE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge SEL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 SEL (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge SE. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge SEL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge SE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge SE | 2010 Ford Edge SEL | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Edge | Edge |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 2451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2093 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 132 L |
