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 1,757 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus 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 45 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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 (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (220 Nm @ 1700 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1757 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |