2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 445 kg more than 1956 Talbot 2500.
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, 1956 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Econovan | 2500 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |