2012 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 521 kg more than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. 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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chrysler Town & Country | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Town & Country | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1589 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 2113 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 56 L |