2011 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Focus would be higher. Both 2011 Ford Focus and 2013 Ford Transit Connect are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 399 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus.
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, 2011 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Focus | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Focus | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1589 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4445 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1722 mm | 2113 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1488 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2614 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 56 L |