2012 Ford Flex vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, both 2012 Ford Flex and 2012 SSC Tuatara were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1088 more horse power than 2012 Ford Flex. (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Flex weights approximately 781 kg more than 2012 SSC Tuatara.
Because 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 2012 SSC Tuatara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 706 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Flex. 2012 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 2012 SSC Tuatara has manual transmission. 2012 SSC Tuatara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Ford Flex | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
Make | Ford | SSC |
Model | Flex | Tuatara |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 1350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 1042 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1991 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1092 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2995 mm | 2667 mm |