2010 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2012 Acura TSX
To start off, 2012 Acura TSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TSX (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
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 Acura TSX (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TSX 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 | 2012 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Ford | Acura |
| Model | Transit Connect | TSX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
