2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Flex (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 698 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Ford Flex (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 2013 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Ford Flex | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Tacoma | Flex |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2694 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1726 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2994 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |