Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2 vs Volkswagen Transporter T2: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Ford · 1965–1986
Transit Mk1/Mk2
- Power
- 50 kW68 PS
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Volkswagen · 1967–1979
Transporter T2
- Power
- 58 kW79 PS
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
In plain words
Volkswagen Transporter T2 has more power: 58 kW (79 PS) against 50 kW (68 PS) for Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2. Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2 is the older design (from 1965); Volkswagen Transporter T2 arrived in 1967.
Full specifications
| Ford Transit Mk1/Mk2 | Volkswagen Transporter T2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.5 · diesel · 50 kW (68 PS) | 1.4 · 58 kW (79 PS) |
| Production years | 1965–1986 | 1967–1979 |
| Body | Pickup, Van | Van, Minibus |
| Class | Van | Van |
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 50 kW (68 PS) 67 hp | 58 kW (79 PS) 78 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 32–63 kW (44–86 PS) 43–84 hp | 35–58 kW (48–79 PS) 47–78 hp |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine | 2,500 cc 2.5 l | 1,400 cc 1.4 l |
| Drive | No data | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 80 l 21.1 gal US | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Class, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).