2012 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2012 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2012 Ford Transit Connect and 2012 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Acadia weights approximately 538 kg more than 2012 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 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Transit Connect | 2012 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Transit Connect | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 2112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 83 L |
