1988 Citroen Mehari vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen Mehari 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 107 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 1019 kg more than 1988 Citroen Mehari. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Mehari. 2010 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 1988 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1988 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Mehari | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Mehari | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2911 mm |
