1983 Renault 11 vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Renault 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Renault 11 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 55 more horse power than 1983 Renault 11. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 679 kg more than 1983 Renault 11. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 11. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Renault 11 | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | 11 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2911 mm |
