2012 Ford Flex vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2012 Ford Flex and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Flex weights approximately 338 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Flex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Ford Flex (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Flex | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Flex | Colorado |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |