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2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Cab Chassis, Petrol, RWD
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Ford Transit Base (1996) price & specs
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Overview
The 1996 Ford Transit Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. with prices starting at $25,690 before on-road costs.
This Ford Transit is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 168 Nm of torque (at 2500 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 68L fuel tank
The Ford Transit measures 2018mm (79.4 inches) in height, 5376mm (211.7 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 3570mm (140.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1650kg (3637.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transit Base comes standard with 225/70 R15 front tyres and 185/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 50,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
33.16 - 51.52 kW/t
33.16 kW/t
51.52 kW/t
Price
$25,690 - $34,990
$25,690
$44,219
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
Warranty (Distance)
50,000 km
50,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
6 - 7 years
1 year
5 years
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Dimensions
5,376 mm
1,974 mm
2,018 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,376 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,974 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,018 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,570 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,850 mm |
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Explore Ford Transit Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
Bore Engine: 86
Engine (cc): 1998
Compression Ratio: 10.3
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 86
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18
Main Capacity (L): 68
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 116
Maximum Power (kW): 85
Maximum Torque (Nm): 168
Measurement Standard: SAE
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Bumper Material: Plastic
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 13800
Front Overhang (in): 35.2
Front Overhang (mm): 895
Front Track (in): 66.6
Front Track (mm): 1692
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 45.3
Overall Height (in): 79.4
Overall Height (mm): 2018
Overall Length (in): 211.7
Overall Length (mm): 5376
Overall Width (in): 77.7
Overall Width (mm): 1974
Rear Track (in): 64.8
Rear Track (mm): 1645
Wheelbase (in): 140.6
Wheelbase (mm): 3570
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3500
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7716
Payload Allowance (kg): 1400
Payload Allowance (lb): 3086
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1650
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3638
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 2
Passenger Assist Handles
Number of Handles: 1
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Driver Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Location: Passenger
Passenger Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Center Grabbers: yes
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Grabbers: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Grabbers: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Cushion
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Reclining: yes
Center Front Seat Type: Split Bench
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Split Bench
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 3
Power Locks
Operation: key
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