2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Ford Edge
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Express and 2012 Ford Edge were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Edge (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 285 kg more than 2012 Ford Edge.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Express 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 2012 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Ford Edge (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Ford Edge | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Edge |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 379 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4679 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1702 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |