2005 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2005 Kia Towner
To start off, both 2005 Ford Transit Connect and 2005 Kia Towner 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 76 more horse power than 2005 Kia Towner. (38 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Towner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Kia Towner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Transit Connect | 2005 Kia Towner | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Transit Connect | Towner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1820 mm |
