2006 Nissan Murano vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 34 kg more than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Nissan Murano (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Murano | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Murano | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 58 L |
