2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 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 55 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000.
Because 2000 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Transit Connect | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
