2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 1984 Renault 11
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 11 would be higher. At 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Renault 11. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 385 kg more than 1984 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 11. (102 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Transit Connect | 1984 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Transit Connect | 11 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |
