2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2004 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Sprinter and 2004 Ford Transit Connect were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 919 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2004 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Sprinter | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2203 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
