1971 Ford Capri vs. 2003 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2003 Ford Econovan is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Econovan weights approximately 233 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri.
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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 2003 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2210 mm |
