2009 Ford Flex vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Ford Flex is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord 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 18 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (244 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.
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, 2009 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2009 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Flex | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Flex | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |