2005 Ford Transit Connect vs. 1975 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 2005 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen SP2 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 39 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen SP2. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Transit Connect | 1975 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transit Connect | SP2 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
