1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 2012 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2012 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 144 kg more than 1996 Nissan Stagea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan Stagea | 2012 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Stagea | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2911 mm |