2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 14 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
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 Focus (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
