2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2003 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chrysler Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chrysler Voyager would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chrysler Voyager (139 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 176 kg more than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. 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, 2003 Chrysler Voyager (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2003 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Transit Connect | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
