2009 Ford Escape vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 578 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Ford Escape (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escape | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 58 L |