2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2002 Volkswagen Bora
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 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Bora (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Bora 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 125 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Bora.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Bora. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2002 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Transit Connect | Bora |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |