2011 Ford F-250 vs. 2011 Ford Flex

To start off, both 2011 Ford F-250 and 2011 Ford Flex were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2011 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Flex.

Because 2011 Ford F-250 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 Ford F-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Flex.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Ford F-250 2011 Ford Flex
Make Ford Ford
Model F-250 Flex
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Pickup Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6200 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 262 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 548 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Length 6269 mm 5126 mm
Vehicle Width 2029 mm 1928 mm
Vehicle Height 1966 mm 1727 mm
Wheelbase Size 3967 mm 2995 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 70 L


 

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