2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect

To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 128 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2012 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor 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.

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