Biker16 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 We set out to answer the question that has set van man against van man for generations. Which is faster, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Ford Transit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 So...in short, Sprinter sucks and Transit rules!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 So...in short, Sprinter sucks and Transit rules!! Especially if you buy your van to run it around a track full out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Did they both have track packs? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 The Ford has dual rear wheels. Unfair advantage as there is more traction on the corners and better braking. The Mercedes fanbois's are going to be pissed. Not a fair comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 TIL: You can get dual wheels on a van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Did they both have track packs? I bet one had top of the line performance tires and the other had run of the mill all-seasons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Damn phone Edited October 17, 2014 by fuzzymoomoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Duh- Manual transmissions, DRW on one and not the other. Relevance to USA market? ZERO IMO Oh and as for DRW being an advantage, not to sure about that. How much power do you lose with all that footprint on the ground vs any perceived handling advantage??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 You obviously haven't been following the mustang vs camaro topic......... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 You obviously haven't been following the mustang vs camaro topic......... Unfair! These writers have to earn a living too. Then again, if they get published enough, they might get the next Czar nomination for whatever the next crisis is that our "leaders" can't handle with their existing "staff" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Unfair! These writers have to earn a living too. Then again, if they get published enough, they might get the next Czar nomination for whatever the next crisis is that our "leaders" can't handle with their existing "staff" Is there a particular reason our leaders continue to use a term that is founded in Russia?? Why just call the appointed person the "Despot"???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Is there a particular reason our leaders continue to use a term that is founded in Russia?? Why just call the appointed person the "Despot"???? Because where else can you use C and Z together in a real word? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfeg Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 A fleet managers nightmare - having drivers hot rod the vans while making pickups and deliveries. And I prefer Tsar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 BTW - I don't think this is a valid comparison unless it's done on the 'ring with Sabine..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Also, czar, or tsar, ultimately derives from 'Caesar'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Because where else can you use C and Z together in a real word? Scrabble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 BTW - I don't think this is a valid comparison unless it's done on the 'ring with Sabine..... Top Gear American just did a lap each around the 'ring in "real" sports cars. I don't think they were much ahead of her lap. So in other words, a real racer in a van can just about outrun a average guy in a real car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I tried to watch American Top Gear. I like Tanner and Adam but can't stand Rutledge. It seemed to be more about who could do the stupidest stunt as opposed to showing you great vehicles in creative ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LincolnV Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Every time I see the prior generation Sprinters (and Dodge counterparts), I see a lot more rust around the back than I would expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 a real racer person who has driven thousands of laps on a racetrack with 117 turns in a van can just about outrun a average guy in a real car. FTFY. Having raced a few hundred laps on the ring in Gran Turismo I can tell you it takes 30-50 laps to learn the track enough to really start pushing it. At 8-12 minutes per lap depending on the car, that takes a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Every time I see the prior generation Sprinters (and Dodge counterparts), I see a lot more rust around the back than I would expect. Neighbor occasionally brings home his Sterling-grilled RAM Tow truck, I've wondered if you can get them (And the Dodge Sprinters) serviced at their donor dealers (i.e. Can you bring your rusted out Dodge Sprinter to an MB Dealer for service?) Edited October 18, 2014 by sullynd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 In somewhat related news: Saw my first new Transit Connect on the road today, and it was surprisingly a window-van model that had been sold retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 In somewhat related news: Saw my first new Transit Connect on the road today, and it was surprisingly a window-van model that had been sold retail. The hipsters are devouring the new transit connect Wagon, on Cleveland's near west side. I'd buy one if I could get over the things it doesn't have: Manual transmission >32mpg HWY on the 7 passenger version. Ecoboost on the 7 passenger version Was priced comparably to the Mazda5 I.E. nicely loaded for less than 26k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 This gal was not a hipster----unless they've started getting hair sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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