2010 Ford Flex vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion 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 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 28 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (234 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Flex weights approximately 468 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Flex | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Flex | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2850 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 | 66 L |
