1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 2002 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 117 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 2002 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 2000 | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |
