2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 22 kg more than 2011 Ford Flex.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Flex. 2011 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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.
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2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Ford Flex | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Land Cruiser | Flex |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 262 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2995 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 70 L |