2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2011 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2011 Ford Transit Connect and 2011 Renault Symbol 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) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Renault Symbol. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 574 kg more than 2011 Renault Symbol. 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) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Symbol. 2011 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Symbol has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Symbol 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 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Transit Connect | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
