2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2009 Ford Flex
To start off, both 2009 Ford F-150 and 2009 Ford Flex were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Flex.
Because 2009 Ford Flex is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford F-150. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex 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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-150 | 2009 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | Flex |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
