2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Ford Transit Connect and 2004 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Vectra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Vectra weights approximately 354 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 Opel Vectra (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Vectra 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 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Transit Connect | Vectra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |