2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 75 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Rover 75.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2006 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Transit Connect | 75 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
