2010 Ford C-Max 1.6 EcoBoost vs. 2010 Ford C-Max Grand 2.0 Duratorq

To start off, both 2010 Ford C-Max 1.6 EcoBoost and 2010 Ford C-Max Grand 2.0 Duratorq were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford C-Max Grand 2.0 Duratorq is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford C-Max 1.6 EcoBoost (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Ford C-Max Grand 2.0 Duratorq. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford C-Max 1.6 EcoBoost should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford C-Max Grand 2.0 Duratorq. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford C-Max Grand 2.0 Duratorq weights approximately 175 kg more than 2010 Ford C-Max 1.6 EcoBoost.

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, 2010 Ford C-Max Grand 2.0 Duratorq (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford C-Max 1.6 EcoBoost. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford C-Max Grand 2.0 Duratorq will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford C-Max 1.6 EcoBoost.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Ford C-Max 1.6 EcoBoost 2010 Ford C-Max Grand 2.0 Duratorq
Make Ford Ford
Model C-Max C-Max
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 150 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1375 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1828 mm 1828 mm
Vehicle Height 1626 mm 1684 mm
Wheelbase Size 2648 mm 2788 mm


 

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