1980 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat 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 83 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 554 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | Passat | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
