2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 223 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Transit Connect | Tribute |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 262 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1507 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |