2001 Ford Econoline vs. 2001 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2001 Ford Econoline and 2001 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus IS (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econoline. (197 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econoline weights approximately 835 kg more than 2001 Lexus IS.
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, 2001 Ford Econoline (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus IS. (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econoline | 2001 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Econoline | IS |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2730 mm |