2007 Honda Element 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 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 412 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.
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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Element | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
