1989 Eagle Summit vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Eagle Summit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Eagle Summit 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 25 more horse power than 1989 Eagle Summit. (111 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1989 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 504 kg more than 1989 Eagle Summit. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Eagle Summit. (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Eagle Summit | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Eagle | Ford |
| Model | Summit | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2911 mm |
