2004 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2004 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Barchetta 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 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 Fiat Barchetta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (162 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Barchetta | 2004 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Barchetta | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |
