2011 Ford Flex vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2011 Ford Flex and 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 114 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Flex weights approximately 673 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2011 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Flex | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
