2010 Ford Edge vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2010 Ford Edge and 2010 Ford Escape 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 Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 733 kg more than 2010 Ford Escape.
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 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Escape. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Edge | Escape |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2583 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4717 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2085 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |
