2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 264 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Econovan | Corsair |
Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |