1989 Ford Probe vs. 2000 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Probe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Probe would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Ford Probe. (108 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 550 kg more than 1989 Ford Probe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Ford Probe (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Probe | 2000 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Probe | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2880 mm |
