2013 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, both 2013 Ford Transit Connect and 2013 Toyota Venza were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 166 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 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Transit Connect | Venza |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2113 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 67 L |
