1966 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2004 Ford Econovan is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econovan weights approximately 177 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 2004 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2210 mm |
