2012 Ford C-Max vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, both 2012 Ford C-Max and 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2012 Ford C-Max. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1114 kg more than 2012 Ford C-Max. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford C-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford C-Max. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford C-Max. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford C-Max has manual transmission. 2012 Ford C-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford C-Max | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | C-Max | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1828 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1626 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2648 mm | 2743 mm |
