2006 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Raider would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
| Model | Raider | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 58 L |
