2005 Ford Transit Connect vs. 1984 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2005 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Suzuki Jimny 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 88 more horse power than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 590 kg more than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Transit Connect (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Transit Connect | 1984 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Transit Connect | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2040 mm |
