2010 Ford Flex vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 3 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. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2010 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Flex weights approximately 648 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
Because 2013 Ferrari 458 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 2013 Ferrari 458. 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Flex | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | Flex | 458 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
