2010 Ford Flex vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2010 Ford Flex and 2010 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 72 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Flex weights approximately 563 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord. 2010 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ford Flex | 2010 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Flex | Accord |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |