2007 Nissan Commercial 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 Nissan Commercial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Commercial would be higher. At 4,617 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Commercial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Commercial. (121 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Commercial.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Commercial (304 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Commercial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. 2012 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Commercial has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Commercial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Commercial | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Commercial | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5930 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2200 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |
