1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2002 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2002 Ford Econovan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Econovan weights approximately 108 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 2002 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Econovan |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5680 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 138 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2210 mm |