2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2002 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 52 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ford Focus (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 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 Transit Connect | 2002 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Transit Connect | Focus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
