2011 Ford Edge vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2011 Ford Edge is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1051 kg more than 2011 Ford Edge.
Because 2010 Ford Escape 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 Escape. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Edge. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Edge | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Edge | Escape |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4679 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |
