2009 Ford Flex vs. 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7

To start off, both 2009 Ford Flex and 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 89 more horse power than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. (173 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7 weights approximately 864 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.

Because 2009 Ford Flex is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Flex 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7
Make Ford Luxgen
Model Flex Luxgen7
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Crossover Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 2200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 262 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 336 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automated manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4845 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1876 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1768 mm


 

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