1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Transit Connect (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 469 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ford Transit Connect (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1589 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2113 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 56 L |
