2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Ford Flex
To start off, 2010 Ford Flex is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Flex weights approximately 493 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2010 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Flex |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3823 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
