1986 Plymouth Horizon vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Plymouth Horizon 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 74 more horse power than 1986 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1986 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 594 kg more than 1986 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, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Plymouth Horizon. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Plymouth Horizon | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ford |
| Model | Horizon | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2911 mm |
