{"id":2699,"date":"2017-08-21T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T08:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/?p=2699"},"modified":"2024-05-07T13:15:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T13:15:07","slug":"comparing-front-wheel-drive-and-all-wheel-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/comparing-front-wheel-drive-and-all-wheel-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Choose Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Comparing Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive<\/h2>\n

Sometimes people are surprised by all the decisions they have to make when picking out a new Ford car, truck or SUV. Sure, they\u2019re ready to decide which color they want their new Ford to be, or whether they want a more powerful model as opposed to a more fuel efficient one. But there are other decisions people sometimes aren\u2019t ready to make. One of those decisions is whether they want front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. With that in mind, we decided to compare front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive so that you know exactly what you want the next time you step on our Akins Ford lot near Atlanta, GA.<\/p>\n

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Why You Should Choose Front-Wheel Drive<\/h3>\n

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Seeing as it\u2019s the more technically-advanced system, some people will insist that you need all-wheel drive no matter what. But those people are forgetting that front-wheel drive has advantages that might make it the right choice for you and your new car. For starters, front-wheel drive is easier and cheaper to maintain, along with being cheaper to buy. Front-wheel drive also usually leads to better fuel efficiency, as it is lighter than all-wheel drive. Along with being lighter, it\u2019s also smaller with no need for a hump in the rear of the vehicle for the transmission tunnel. That usually means you\u2019re going to have more interior space than a model with all-wheel drive. And for those worried about traction, front-wheel drive can easily handle dry conditions, rainy conditions and light snow.<\/p>\n

Why You Should Choose All-Wheel Drive<\/h3>\n

All-wheel drive also features advantages that could make it the right choice for you. All-wheel drive means all your wheels are receiving power, which itself means better traction for off-road conditions and snowy and slippery roads. If your roads are often treacherous, or if you prefer to head out on adventures where there are no roads, all-wheel drive is what you\u2019re going to want to choose.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like help finding out which is the best fit for you and your needs, or if you want to know more about the new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs<\/a> in our Akins Ford inventory near Atlanta, GA, feel free to get in touch<\/a> with our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our Ford Model Research Page<\/a> also has a ton of information you\u2019re sure to find helpful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Comparing Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive Sometimes people are surprised by all the decisions they have to make when picking out a new Ford car, truck or SUV. Sure, they\u2019re ready to decide which color they want their new Ford to be, or whether they want a more powerful model as opposed to a more […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19403,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16,20],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n