2010 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 376 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 2012 BMW 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 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 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Transit Connect | 740 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 82 L |
