1983 Talbot Samba vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Transit Connect (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1983 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1983 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 849 kg more than 1983 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Ford Transit Connect (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Talbot Samba | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Talbot | Ford |
| Model | Samba | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1589 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2113 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2911 mm |
