2010 Ford Edge vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2010 Ford Edge and 2010 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 65 kg more than 2010 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 GMC Sierra 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, 2010 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Edge | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Edge | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2093 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 129 L |
