1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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 13 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 124 kg more than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Step Wagon | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Step Wagon | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2911 mm |