2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2004 Renault Wind
To start off, both 2004 Ford Transit Connect and 2004 Renault Wind were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Wind is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Wind (134 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Wind 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 434 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind.
Because 2004 Renault Wind is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Renault Wind. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Wind (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Wind 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 Renault Wind | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Transit Connect | Wind |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |