2010 Ford Edge vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2010 Ford Edge and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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 69 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 310 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge, 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 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 2010 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Edge | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2451 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |
