1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Maverick (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick.
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, 1970 Ford Maverick (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Maverick | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Maverick | Econovan |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2210 mm |