2013 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2013 GMC Terrain
To start off, both 2013 Ford Transit Connect and 2013 GMC Terrain were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 GMC Terrain is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Terrain (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Terrain weights approximately 159 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.
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, 2013 GMC Terrain (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Ford Transit Connect | 2013 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Transit Connect | Terrain |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2113 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 71 L |
