2004 Tata Safari vs. 2011 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2011 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2004 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Tata Safari weights approximately 496 kg more than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Because 2004 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. 2011 Ford Transit Connect has automatic transmission and 2004 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2004 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Tata Safari | 2011 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Tata | Ford |
Model | Safari | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1544 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2911 mm |