2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2004 Kia Pride Wagon
To start off, both 2004 Ford Transit Connect and 2004 Kia Pride Wagon were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 500 kg more than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. 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 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2004 Kia Pride Wagon | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Transit Connect | Pride Wagon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |