1960 Renault Floride vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 814 kg more than 1960 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Renault Floride 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 1960 Renault Floride. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride. 2012 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 1960 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1960 Renault Floride will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Renault Floride | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Floride | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 59 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 58 L |
