1948 Triumph Roadster vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 404 kg more than 1948 Triumph Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Triumph Roadster 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 1948 Triumph Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster. 2010 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 1948 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1948 Triumph Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Triumph Roadster | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | Roadster | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2911 mm |
