2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econovan (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 595 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Econovan | Corolla |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2340 mm |