1983 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 Ford Mustang. 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, 1983 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2210 mm |
