2009 Ford Flex vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2009 Ford Flex and 2009 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Flex.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (249 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Flex | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Flex | Highlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |