2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 595 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 1969 Lotus Elan (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Econovan | Elan |
Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2140 mm |