2010 Dodge Nitro vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Flex (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2013 Ford Flex is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Nitro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Flex. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Nitro | 2013 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Nitro | Flex |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 5125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1726 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2994 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
