1998 AC Cobra vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 269 kg more than 1998 AC Cobra.
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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1998 AC Cobra | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Econovan |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2210 mm |