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Volkswagen Transporter T3 vs Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Volkswagen Transporter T3

Volkswagen · 1979–1992

Transporter T3

D PI 263

Power
37 kW50 PS
Kerb mass
1,395 kg

Photo: Rutger van der Maar / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2

Ford · 1965–1986

Transit Mk1/Mk2

Power
54 kW73 PS
Kerb mass
-

Photo: charles cars / Flickr, CC BY 2.0
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In plain words

Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2 has more power: 54 kW (73 PS) against 37 kW (50 PS) for Volkswagen Transporter T3. Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2 is the older design (from 1965); Volkswagen Transporter T3 arrived in 1979. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Full specifications

Volkswagen Transporter T3Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2
General
Version 1.6 CS · diesel · 37 kW (50 PS) 1.7 · petrol · 54 kW (73 PS)
Production years 1979–1992 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. 37 kW (50 PS) 50 hp 54 kW (73 PS) 72 hp Better
Power, all versions 37–75 kW (50–102 PS) 50–101 hp 32–63 kW (44–86 PS) 43–84 hp
Power per tonne 27 kW/t 32 hp/ton calculated No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Petrol
Engine 1,588 cc 1.6 l 1,700 cc 1.7 l
Engine code CS No data
Drive Rear-wheel drive No data
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,569 mm 179.9 in No data
Height 1,928 mm 75.9 in No data
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,395 kg 3,075 lb No data
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. No data 80 l 21.1 gal US

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

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