2005 Ford Transit Connect vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2005 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Transit Connect (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 525 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Transit Connect (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Transit Connect | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Transit Connect | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
