1951 Rover P4 vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 184 kg more than 1951 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Rover P4 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 1951 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Rover P4 | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | P4 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2103 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 58 L |
