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Ford Transit Connect vs Ferrari 296 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 396,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or Ferrari 296 Roadster?

Ford Transit Connect vs Ferrari 296 Roadster: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Ferrari 296 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Transit Connect is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Roadster costs 396,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 365,196 £.

296 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 758 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 8.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 755 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

Transit Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is moderately lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,760 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries significantly more – 780 kg compared to 220 kg. That’s a difference of about 560 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Connect is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £30,800
Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 HP
Ford Transit Connect
Ferrari 296 Roadster

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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Ferrari 296 Roadster

The Ferrari 296 GTS marries dramatic mid‑engine styling with razor‑sharp handling and a soundtrack that insists you drive it like you stole it. With the roof down it becomes an intoxicating open‑top thoroughbred that somehow also manages to be surprisingly usable day to day — a gorgeous, grin‑inducing reminder of why people fall for Ferraris.

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Ford Transit Connect
Ferrari 296 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
396,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
-
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,760 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
220 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Ferrari
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