2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 383 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911.
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, 1966 Porsche 911 (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Econovan | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Econovan | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2220 mm |
