2011 Ford Flex vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Flex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Flex would be higher. Both 2011 Ford Flex and 2013 Ford Flex are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Flex (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Flex.
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, 2013 Ford Flex (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Flex.
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2011 Ford Flex | 2013 Ford Flex | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Flex | Flex |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 5125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1726 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2994 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |