2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2013 Ford Flex. (281 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 309 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Because 2013 Ford Flex is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Flex. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 2013 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Charger | Flex |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 5125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2256 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1726 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2994 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
