2009 Ford Flex vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2009 Ford Flex is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 207 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 143 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 284 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207. 2009 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 207 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 207 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 | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Flex | 207 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 49 L |