2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Flex (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 417 kg more than 2013 Ford Flex.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Flex. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Flex |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2445 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1726 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2994 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
