2010 Ford Flex vs. 2002 Holden Vectra
To start off, 2010 Ford Flex is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Vectra would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2002 Holden Vectra. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Flex weights approximately 498 kg more than 2002 Holden Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Vectra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Flex | 2002 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Flex | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2710 mm |
