What we have here are two SUVs from Ford with some differences, such as the horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2015 Ford Explorer has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Ford Edge, and it gets 3.3 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the 2016 Edge is slightly smaller than the 2015 Explorer. And finally, you'll seat two more passengers in the Explorer than in the Edge. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, and height.