2000 Toyota Tundra vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 361 kg more than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Tundra | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Tundra | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1589 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2113 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3270 mm | 2911 mm |
