2005 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1150 kg more than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 2013 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Transit Connect, 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Transit Connect | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Transit Connect | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 6290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 4180 mm |
