2005 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2005 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 2005 Ford Transit Connect and 2005 Fiat Ulysse were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Ulysse (129 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Fiat Ulysse (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Ulysse 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 | 2005 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Transit Connect | Ulysse |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |