2009 Ford Flex vs. 2009 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2009 Ford Flex and 2009 Suzuki Swift 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 162 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Swift. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki Swift weights approximately 329 kg more than 2009 Ford Flex.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Swift. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Flex | 2009 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Flex | Swift |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |