2012 Infiniti FX vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 354 kg more than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti FX | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Infiniti | Ford |
| Model | FX | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1943 kg | 1589 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4865 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 2113 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 56 L |
