2005 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2005 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Transit Connect (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Focus weights approximately 16 kg more than 2005 Ford Transit Connect.
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 Focus (250 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Transit Connect | 2004 Ford Focus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Transit Connect | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |