2013 Ford Flex vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2013 Ford Flex and 2013 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 115 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 596 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Flex is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Fusion. 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, 2013 Ford Flex (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
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2013 Ford Flex | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Flex | Fusion |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5125 mm | 4869 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2256 mm | 2121 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1726 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2994 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |