2009 Ford Flex vs. 2009 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2009 Ford Flex and 2009 Toyota Matrix 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 104 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Matrix. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Matrix weights approximately 364 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 Toyota Matrix. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Matrix. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Matrix.
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2009 Ford Flex | 2009 Toyota Matrix | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Flex | Matrix |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |