2010 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2010 Ford Transit Connect and 2010 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 469 kg more than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Transit Connect | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Transit Connect | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 42 L |
