2008 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, 2012 Ford Flex is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2012 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Flex weights approximately 698 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Sequoia | Flex |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
