2011 Ford Edge SEL vs. 2011 Ford Edge Sport
To start off, both 2011 Ford Edge SEL and 2011 Ford Edge Sport were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Edge Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Edge Sport (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Ford Edge SEL. (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Edge Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Edge SEL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Edge Sport weights approximately 94 kg more than 2011 Ford Edge SEL. 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, 2011 Ford Edge Sport (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Edge SEL. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Edge Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Edge SEL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Edge SEL | 2011 Ford Edge Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Edge | Edge |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1852 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4679 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
