2009 Ford Flex vs. 2008 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Ford Flex is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 131 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.
Because 2009 Ford Flex is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. 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 Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sprinter. 2009 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Sprinter has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Sprinter 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Flex | 2008 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Flex | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1097 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |