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Car Specifications1997 Ford Transit
The 1997 Ford Transit is a ute 4x4 offered in both Regular and Crew body styles. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $33,150.
There is 1 variant of the Transit available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1995.
The 1997 Transit was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Ford Transit include 2.5L in-line 4-cylinder (56kW/168Nm), 2.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (74kW/220Nm) and 2.5L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (63kW/200Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
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Ford Transit
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Exterior & Dimensions
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Cost of Ownership
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Dimensions
| 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 | 1,867 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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1997 Ford Transit
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Ford Transit is the base variant that starts from $33,150.
See all Ford Transit PricingThe most expensive Ford Transit is the base variant that starts from $53,095.
See all Ford Transit PricingThe best towing capacity of a Ford Transit is offered by the base variant which can tow 2000 kg.
See all Ford Transit towing capacityThe largest Ford Transit is the base variant which measures 1974mm wide, 5918mm in length and sits 2720mm tall.
The most powerful Ford Transit is the base variant which has 74kW of power and 220nm of torque.
The Ford Transit is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to New Zealand. The Ford Transit may be manufactured in Germany or Great Britain.
The heaviest Ford Transit is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3490 kg.
The Ford Transit uses Diesel fuel.
† 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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