2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2013 Acura ILX
To start off, 2013 Acura ILX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2013 Acura ILX. (109 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura ILX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 188 kg more than 2013 Acura ILX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura ILX. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura ILX.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2013 Acura ILX | |
Make | Ford | Acura |
Model | Transit Connect | ILX |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 8 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1544 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1794 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |