2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2004 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2004 Ford Transit Connect and 2004 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Odyssey (240 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 671 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Odyssey 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 | 2004 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Transit Connect | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
