2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2004 Ford Transit Connect and 2004 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 211 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.
Because 2004 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda Tribute (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Transit Connect | Tribute |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |