2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2006 Kia Cerato
To start off, 2006 Kia Cerato is newer by 2 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Cerato (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 73 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 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2006 Kia Cerato | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Transit Connect | Cerato |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
