2009 Ford Flex vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2009 Ford Flex is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 42 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Flex | 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Flex | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
