2011 Ford Flex vs. 2011 Ford Focus

To start off, both 2011 Ford Flex and 2011 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2011 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Flex weights approximately 838 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus. 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, 2011 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Focus. 2011 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Ford Flex 2011 Ford Focus
Make Ford Ford
Model Flex Focus
Year Released 2011 2011
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 140 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 336 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2028 kg 1190 kg
Vehicle Length 5126 mm 4445 mm
Vehicle Width 1928 mm 1722 mm
Vehicle Height 1727 mm 1488 mm
Wheelbase Size 2995 mm 2614 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 51 L


 

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