2005 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2005 Peugeot 607
To start off, both 2005 Ford Transit Connect and 2005 Peugeot 607 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 607 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 355 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 Peugeot 607 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 607 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 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Transit Connect | 607 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
