2011 Ford Flex vs. 2011 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2011 Ford Flex and 2011 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus GS (342 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Flex weights approximately 239 kg more than 2011 Lexus GS.
Because 2011 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS. 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 Lexus GS (459 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Flex | 2011 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Flex | GS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4826 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
