2008 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Ford Flex
To start off, 2011 Ford Flex is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Flex weights approximately 903 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2011 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2011 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Ford Flex | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Corolla | Flex |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 262 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2995 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |