1980 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 574 kg more than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Horizon. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Plymouth Horizon | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ford |
| Model | Horizon | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1714 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2911 mm |
