2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Ford Edge
To start off, 2012 Ford Edge is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2012 Ford Edge. (285 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 775 kg more than 2012 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Edge. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Edge. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Edge |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2615 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |
