What we have here are two SUVs from Ford with some differences, such as the model year, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the is 2 model years newer than the . Also, the 2014 Explorer has a more powerful engine and gets 3.3 mpg less than the 2016 Edge. In addition, the body structure of Edge is slightly smaller than that of the Explorer. And finally, you'll seat two more passengers in the Ford Explorer than in the Ford Edge. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, and height.