2010 Ford Flex vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Flex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Flex would be higher. Both 2010 Ford Flex and 2011 Lotus Evora are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Flex weights approximately 646 kg more than 2011 Lotus Evora.
Because 2011 Lotus Evora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Lotus Evora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Flex, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex. 2010 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Evora 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.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Flex | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Flex | Evora |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |