2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, both 2011 Ford Transit Connect and 2011 Ferrari 599 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 516 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 31 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.
Because 2011 Ferrari 599 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 2011 Ferrari 599. 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 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 2011 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 599 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | Transit Connect | 599 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 105 L |
