2012 Ford Flex vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford Flex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford Flex would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti M (325 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Flex weights approximately 213 kg more than 2013 Infiniti M.
Because 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M 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, 2013 Infiniti M (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Flex | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Flex | M |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
