2012 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2012 Ford Transit Connect and 2012 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Because 2012 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia 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 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. 2012 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Insignia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Transit Connect | 2012 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Transit Connect | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2737 mm |
