1962 Fiat Berline vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 175 kg more than 1962 Fiat Berline.
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, 1962 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Berline | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Berline | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |
