2009 Ford Flex vs. 1998 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2009 Ford Flex is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Isuzu Trooper 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 50 more horse power than 1998 Isuzu Trooper. (212 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 1998 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 1014 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Isuzu Trooper. (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Flex | 1998 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Flex | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2340 mm |
