2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (405 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 336 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 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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 | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Transit Connect | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1544 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 20.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 86 L |
