1989 BMW Z1 vs. 2002 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2002 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 BMW Z1.
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, 1989 BMW Z1 (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 2002 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z1 | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2210 mm |
