1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2002 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 420 kg more than 2002 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Impala | 2002 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Econovan |
Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2210 mm |