2000 Ford Falcon vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 3 kg more than 2001 Ford Econovan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan. 2000 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Econovan |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2210 mm |