1996 Honda Today vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect

To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today 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 89 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 864 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2011 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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