In many instances, opting for a larger engine will typically provide more power and thus better performance. However, that’s not always the case, as seen with the 2011 Ford Edge crossover.
This updated model comes with two V6 options, a 3.5-liter and a 3.7-liter. The power difference is substantial, with the smaller engine producing 280 horses and 253 pound-feet of torque and the larger engine producing 305 horsepower and 280 lb-ft. According to the folks at Motor Trend, the Edge with the smaller engine can sprint from 0-60 mph in just 7.1 seconds compared to the 7.6 seconds required by the more powerful Edge Sport.
The 2011 Ford Edge Sport, which also features all-wheel drive, is a bit heavier than the base Edge, which is where the base Edge really has the advantage. That said, the Edge Sport, with its 22-inch wheels and wide tires and added traction can easily out maneuver the base model in the corners. Edge Sport offers the kind of driving dynamics not often found in crossovers, according to Williamsburg Ford.
What’s also important to note is that Ford’s latest power plants are not merely about power, but are designed to balance performance with fuel economy and emissions. That’s also why in just a few months the 2011 Edge will be available with a third engine choice, an ultra efficient EcoBoost four-cylinder. Bradley Ford says the turbocharged EcoBoost is the kind of efficient, good performing engine that today’s motorists want.
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