2012 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 416 kg more than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Because 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Aston Martin Rapide. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide 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 | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Transit Connect | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 91 L |
