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Here you go Mr Know It All. Transit worldwide not even a close secondThis is 2018!
When Ford was only selling E-Series vans, they had a 10X more sales than Sprinter.Your right! Being a Ford also means being a better engineered van with more responsive engine and a much smoother and heftier suspension system. Another advantage is Transit offers eight times more dealers, cost less to purchase and less to maintain and repair. This is why Transit outsells Sprinter 5 to 1.
I'm not finding fault or trying to discourage anyone from buying a Sprinter, they are great vans, but "dollar for dollar" you're paying for the prestigious "Star" rather than engineering and the conveniences of local dealers.
Thanks - Mike
You got off subject of a proven diesel engine with millions of miles to support it. Sprinter's are EuropeanGee I'm sorry I thought we were in the US! Like I said study Up!
http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2019/01/commercial-van-sales-in-america-december-2018/
While I’m sure not trying to talk anyone out of buying a new 4x4 Sprinter, since I happen to own a 19, the 2020 Transit is going to be a "Benz Killer" with its new 10 speed transmission and its new “Quiet” I-4 twin turbo diesel engine developing 210 hp and 369 lbs of torque. The 4x4 version in 20 will only be available in a gas, but rumor is a 4x4 diesel package will become available in 2021.
You mean AWD
yeah. not 4x4
Thanks - but it's Mercedes that has the Tonka Toy 4x4 System. On the Benz, when a wheel slips, instead of having a real locking diff with clutches like a real 4x4, it instead pulses the anti-lock brake system on the slipping wheel to force the torque to the loose wheel.yes
awd =subaru
4x4 =low range
Typically
the new transit is a stock height awd van
not reallyin the mean time... the more accurate vans to compare would be a Quigly Transit vs an Iglhaut Allrad Sprinter... both being aftermarket companies affiliated with the Ford or MB Factories....
Ironic you say that.Thanks - but it's Mercedes that has the Tonka Toy 4x4 System. On the Benz, when a wheel slips, instead of having a real locking diff with clutches like a real 4x4, it instead pulses the anti-lock brake system on the slipping wheel to force the torque to the loose wheel.
Also, the Benz only applies around 35% of its engine power to the front axle, Transit applies full power. For a precision manufacturer, why is it every other 4x4 system is dead quiet, and the Benz 4x4 has that horrible whine. The Transit 4x4 which will have the same transmission as the F150 don't whine. Regarding the 4" of height, Ford deliberately kept the same height on the 4x4 to make it easier to load.
Regards - Mike
both are aftermarket companies where a Van is supplied.. I believe you can buy complete Sprinters from Ilglhaut or bring one to them, I'm guessing Quigly is the same but starting with a 2wd which actually gives them somewhat of an advantage in the ability of designing and building the front wheel drive system...not really
because both are actually 4x4.
And one is the cost of a 4x4 sprinter for just hte modificaiton