2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Convertible would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 306 kg more than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Convertible | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
