2012 Ford Edge vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2012 Ford Edge and 2012 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Ford Edge. (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 677 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 2012 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition. 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 Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Edge. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Edge | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Edge | Expedition |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4679 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |