2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2011 Lexus CT
To start off, both 2011 Ford Transit Connect and 2011 Lexus CT were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 2 more horse power than 2011 Lexus CT. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus CT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 154 kg more than 2011 Lexus CT. 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 Lexus CT (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus CT 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 | 2011 Lexus CT | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Transit Connect | CT |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4321 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
