2005 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 111 kg more than 2013 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 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Transit Connect. (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | Transit Connect |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2113 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2014 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2911 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |