2012 Ford Edge SE vs. 2012 Ford Edge Sport
To start off, both 2012 Ford Edge SE and 2012 Ford Edge Sport were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Edge Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Edge Sport (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Ford Edge SE. (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Edge Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Edge SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Edge Sport weights approximately 106 kg more than 2012 Ford Edge SE. 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, 2012 Ford Edge Sport (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Edge SE. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Edge Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Edge SE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Edge SE | 2012 Ford Edge Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Edge | Edge |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 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 | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
