1953 Nissan Sports vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1953 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1953 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 824 kg more than 1953 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Nissan Sports | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Sports | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 860 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2911 mm |
