2010 Ford Edge vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2010 Ford Edge and 2010 Cadillac BLS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 79 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 885 kg more than 2010 Cadillac BLS. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Edge | BLS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2451 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 58 L |
