2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1138 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 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Land Rover Range Rover | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | Range Rover | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 624 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2672 kg | 1534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 2113 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 58 L |