2013 Ford EDGE vs. 2013 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2013 Ford EDGE and 2013 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Ford EDGE and 2013 Ford Explorer are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Explorer (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Ford EDGE. (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford EDGE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Explorer weights approximately 306 kg more than 2013 Ford EDGE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford EDGE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Explorer 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, 2013 Ford Explorer (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford EDGE. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford EDGE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford EDGE | 2013 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | EDGE | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4679 mm | 5006 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2223 mm | 2291 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2824 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
