2005 Ford Transit Connect vs. 1990 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2005 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 25 kg more than 1990 Venturi Coupe.
Because 1990 Venturi Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Venturi Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Transit Connect | 1990 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Transit Connect | Coupe |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |