2009 Hyundai i10 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 Hyundai i10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai i10 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i10. (66 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 574 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i10. 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, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i10. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i10 | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | i10 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
