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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 $31,190 before on-road costs.
This Ford Transit is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 63 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 2100 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic 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 1680kg (3703.8 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
5 - 6 years
2 years
4 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 | 1,820 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: Diesel
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor Number Of: 1
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2496
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 93.7
Engine Stroke: 90.6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Engine Compression Ratio: 18.3
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
Engine Head Composition: Cast Iron
Fuel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 68
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 18
Clock
Clock Type: Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 63
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 86
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 200
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2100
Power Measurement Standard: SAE
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission1st Gear Ratio: 2.47
Transmission4th Gear Ratio: 0.75
Transmission2nd Gear Ratio: 1.47
Transmission3rd Gear Ratio: 1
Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.51
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 185
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Single Cab
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Front Color: Black
Front Material: Plastic
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 79.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2018
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3570
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 140.6
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 77.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1974
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 211.7
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5376
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1645
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 64.8
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1692
External Dimensions Front Track In: 66.6
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 13800
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 45.3
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 895
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 35.2
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Single
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3704
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1680
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2425
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 3500
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 7716
Payload Allowance Lbs: 4079
Payload Allowance Kg: 1850
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Cassette: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Passenger Assist Handles
Passenger Assist Handles Number Of Handles: 1
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-Bag
Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
Front Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers: yes
Front Seat Belts Center Grabbers: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Split Bench
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Center Location: Centre
Front Seat Center Type: Split Bench
Front Seat Center Reclining: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seating
Seating Capacity: 3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Air Conditioning
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 3
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: key
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