2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2006 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2006 Toyota RunX 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. Both 2004 Ford Transit Connect and 2006 Toyota RunX are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RunX (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RunX 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 34 kg more than 2006 Toyota RunX.
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, 2006 Toyota RunX (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RunX 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 | 2006 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Transit Connect | RunX |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |