2012 Ford Edge vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, both 2012 Ford Edge and 2012 Peugeot 408 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 408.
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 (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Edge | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Edge | 408 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4679 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2710 mm |
