2010 Ford Edge vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2010 Ford Edge and 2010 Honda Accord 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 and 2010 Honda Accord are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 823 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
Because 2010 Ford Edge 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. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord, 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 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord. 2010 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Edge | Accord |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2093 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
