2003 Peugeot 407 vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 407 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 2 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 22 kg more than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
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, 2003 Peugeot 407 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Peugeot 407 | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Peugeot | Ford |
| Model | 407 | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
