2002 Nissan Primera vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Primera. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 239 kg more than 2002 Nissan Primera. 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, 2002 Nissan Primera (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. 2010 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Primera 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:
| 2002 Nissan Primera | 2010 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Primera | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2911 mm |
