2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Hilux 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 1 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 214 kg more than 2010 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Hilux 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 2010 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2010 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. 2011 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Transit Connect | Hilux |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1544 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |