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    Ford Transit Base (1996) price & specs

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    $41,800†
    2.5L Diesel4D Passenger Van5 SP MANUALRWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 1996 Ford Transit Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Passenger Van that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Ford Transit is regarded as a people Mover built in Great Britain with prices starting at $41,800 before on-road costs.

    This Ford Transit is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 56 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 2178mm (85.7 inches) in height, 4616mm (181.7 inches) in length, 1974mm (77.7 inches) in width with a 2835mm (111.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1787kg (3939.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transit Base comes standard with 205/70 R14 front tyres and 205/70 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    30.25 - 42.09 kW/t
    30.25 kW/t
    57.24 kW/t
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km

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    Dimensions

    4,616 mm
    1,974 mm
    2,178 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,616 mm
    Overall Width1,974 mm
    Overall Height2,178 mm
    Wheelbase2,835 mm
    Turning Circle11,300 mm
    Load Capacity983 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Passenger Van, Diesel, RWD

    $41,800†
    Price & specs

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 2496
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Diesel
    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 18
    Main Capacity (L): 68
    Main Type: Main

    Clock

    Type: Analog

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 76
    Maximum Power (kW): 56
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 168
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    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

    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 Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Passenger Van
    Cab Type: Regular
    Local Body Type: Passenger Van

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanized

    Step

    Step Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11300
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 37.1
    Overall Height (in): 85.7
    Overall Height (mm): 2178
    Overall Length (in): 181.7
    Overall Length (mm): 4616
    Overall Width (in): 77.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1974
    Wheelbase (in): 111.6
    Wheelbase (mm): 2835

    Cargo Doors

    Passenger Height (in): 49.3
    Passenger Height (mm): 1252
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Width (in): 40.6
    Passenger Width (mm): 1030
    Rear Height (in): 57.7
    Rear Height (mm): 1466
    Location: Rear
    Rear Operation: Double-Hinged
    Rear Width (in): 60.6
    Rear Width (mm): 1540

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable

    Rear Side Windows

    Location: Driver
    Driver Type: Fixed
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Sliding

    Third Row Windows

    Location: Driver
    Driver Type: Sliding
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Fixed

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2770
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6107
    Payload Allowance (kg): 983
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2167
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1787
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3940

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Ashtray

    Location: Front

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Number of Door Switches: 2

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Plastic/Rubber
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Load Area Side Covering

    Exposed Metal: Partial
    Type: Board

    Fourth Row Seat Belts

    Center Seat Position: Center
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Location: 3rd Row Seats
    3rd Row Seats Number: 3
    Location: 4th Row Seats
    4th Row Seats Number: 3
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 3
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Third Row Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Fourth Row Seats

    Seating Capacity: 3

    Front Seat

    Location: Center
    Center Front Seat Type: Bench
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 12

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 3

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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