2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Ford Flex
To start off, 2009 Ford Flex is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Charger 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 84 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 725 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 2009 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Flex |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
