2013 Ford Escape vs. 2013 Ford EDGE
To start off, both 2013 Ford Escape and 2013 Ford EDGE were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford EDGE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford EDGE (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2013 Ford Escape. (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford EDGE should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford EDGE weights approximately 144 kg more than 2013 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford EDGE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape 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 Escape (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford EDGE. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford EDGE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Escape | 2013 Ford EDGE | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | EDGE |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1696 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4524 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2078 mm | 2223 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |
