2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 208 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 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester 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 | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Transit Connect | Forester |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2615 mm |