1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 345 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2001 Ford Econovan has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Econovan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda RX-01 | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Mazda | Ford |
Model | RX-01 | Econovan |
Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2210 mm |