2010 Ford Flex vs. 2010 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, both 2010 Ford Flex and 2010 Hyundai Veracruz were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Flex weights approximately 93 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. 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 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Flex | 2010 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Flex | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1806 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2804 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
