Volkswagen Transporter T2 vs Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volkswagen · 1967–1979
Transporter T2
- Power
- 58 kW79 PS
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Ford · 1965–1986
Transit Mk1/Mk2
- Power
- 54 kW73 PS
Photo: charles cars / Flickr, CC BY 2.0
In plain words
Volkswagen Transporter T2 has more power: 58 kW (79 PS) against 54 kW (73 PS) for Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2. Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2 is the older design (from 1965); Volkswagen Transporter T2 arrived in 1967.
Full specifications
| Volkswagen Transporter T2 | Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.4 · 58 kW (79 PS) | 1.7 · petrol · 54 kW (73 PS) |
| Production years | 1967–1979 | 1965–1986 |
| Body | Van, Minibus | Pickup, Van |
| Class | Van | Van |
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 58 kW (79 PS) 78 hp Better | 54 kW (73 PS) 72 hp |
| Power, all versions | 35–58 kW (48–79 PS) 47–78 hp | 32–63 kW (44–86 PS) 43–84 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,400 cc 1.4 l | 1,700 cc 1.7 l |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 80 l 21.1 gal US |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (1): Class.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).