2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 2011 Ford Flex
To start off, 2011 Ford Flex is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Maxima would be higher. Both 2009 Nissan Maxima and 2011 Ford Flex are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Flex weights approximately 411 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
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 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Maxima | 2011 Ford Flex | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Maxima | Flex |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 5126 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2995 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |