2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 Duratorq vs. 2012 Ford C-Max Grand 1.6 EcoBoost
To start off, both 2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 Duratorq and 2012 Ford C-Max Grand 1.6 EcoBoost were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 Duratorq is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford C-Max Grand 1.6 EcoBoost (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 Duratorq. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford C-Max Grand 1.6 EcoBoost should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 Duratorq. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford C-Max Grand 1.6 EcoBoost weights approximately 175 kg more than 2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 Duratorq. 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 Ford C-Max 2.0 Duratorq (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford C-Max Grand 1.6 EcoBoost. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 Duratorq will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford C-Max Grand 1.6 EcoBoost.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 Duratorq | 2012 Ford C-Max Grand 1.6 EcoBoost | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | C-Max | C-Max |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1828 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1626 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2648 mm | 2788 mm |
