2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2005 Kia Retona
To start off, 2005 Kia Retona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Retona (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 550 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 2005 Kia Retona 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, 2005 Kia Retona 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 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2005 Kia Retona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Transit Connect | Retona |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |