2005 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Ford Transit Connect and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 32 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, both vehicles can yield 160 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Transit Connect | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Transit Connect | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
