2004 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, 2012 Ford Flex is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Honda Odyssey. (252 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 2 kg more than 2012 Ford Flex.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Odyssey | Flex |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2995 mm |
