1967 DAF 44 vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 DAF 44 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 93 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 789 kg more than 1967 DAF 44. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | DAF | Ford |
| Model | 44 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2911 mm |
