2005 Buick Century vs. 2009 Ford Flex
To start off, 2009 Ford Flex is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Century weights approximately 554 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.
Because 2009 Ford Flex is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Century | 2009 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Century | Flex |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
