1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Ford Flex. (281 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 241 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Flex. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Silverado | Flex |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1726 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2994 mm |
